Scent of spring: Songbirds, cherry blossoms, and warmer days

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    Spring, perhaps the most awaited season of the year, is about to grace this region of the world with its presence. I know spring is about to arrive in Delaware because after a series of unusually frigid mornings, which lasted from December through February, cheerful chirping of red-breasted robins, blue jays, and chickadees has now filled the morning air. In contrast to spring mornings, winter mornings are so hushed and uneventful that one may even question if birds exist in this land at all. To me, birdsongs are the harbinger of spring.  With the first sight of a bluejay perched on the backyard fence or a cardinal dancing on a leafless cherry branch, I know that my wait for spring is almost over, for I’ve learned from past experiences that an increase in bird activity signifies the approach of spring!  In this part of the world, during spring, nature comes alive with an abundance of activity. Everywhere I look, I witness signs of life. I witness new life in the ...

Thinking of my geography teacher in school


I could not hold back my tears after watching the video below. I was thinking of my geography teacher in school the other day and was wondering how she is doing now. I texted a school friend and he told me that she still looks the way she used to look 18 years ago. I liked her so much! She was a great teacher. I remember getting books from her for getting the highest marks in geography on the final exams. And I used to study hard for geography before final exams because I always wanted those books that she gave as gifts every year...!!

Our teachers come next to our parents. "A teacher affects eternity; she can never tell where her influence stops..."

This is a 10-minute-long video but is totally worth watching.

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