"The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is here..." Song of Solomon 2:12

No one ever told us how beautiful spring is in Maryland.  Yes, we heard about the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin. And while the cherry trees are the most spectacular because of the number of them,  there are a myriad of flowering trees throughout Maryland that flower both before and after the cherry trees.

And then there are the azaleas.  For those of us from arid parts of the country, seeing the azaleas as big as shrubs is quite a sight. No wonder those who have never experienced seasonal allergies before find themselves sniffling and blowing their nose through much of the season.  That's the price we pay for beauty.

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