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Redbud magic
There is a little copse of a wood near my house. Every March, something magical occurs. Over a brief period lasting about two weeks, a lone redbud blossoms while all the other trees are still dormant. Stunning the eye, those reddish-pink flowers attract all attention. Later in summer, the redbud can sometimes be harder to see. All the big foliage trees can crowd it out. It’s always there, of course, playing its vital role in the ecosystem. But during the odd dormancy of early Spring, it shines.
Such is the opportunity afforded us today. While all the cultural trees around us lie under enforced winter, we can bloom.
God bless,
Wayne