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Lynell(VA by way of MD&DC)'s avatar

Now that's some serious tree you got there, Greg. Long may it live and prosper!

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Roland (CA->WA)'s avatar

Where is the emoji of the Vulcan greeting when you need it? Ah, here it is.

🖖

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Lynell(VA by way of MD&DC)'s avatar

LOL...Morning, Roland!

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Roland (CA->WA)'s avatar

Morning Lynell‼️🥰

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Roland (CA->WA)'s avatar

By the way I like the Ukraine colors, very nice.

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Lynell(VA by way of MD&DC)'s avatar

Thank you, Roland. Did you notice the sunflowers at the bottom? Remembering the elderly lady who "offered" sunflower seeds to the Russian soldier! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=sunflower+seeds+ukraine&view=detail&mid=CD22FEE54ED5B57A6E68CD22FEE54ED5B57A6E68&FORM=VIRE

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Roland (CA->WA)'s avatar

How can I forget? “If you are a Russian soldier, come to Ukraine to die”

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Roland (CA->WA)'s avatar

I have come to love so many people here on Substack and you, my dear Lynell, are one of those people. Here on Greg’s site, and also on Heather’s and Lucian’s, there are so many sweet, smart, and good-hearted people. Thank you, Greg, for hosting such wonderful people. Like attracts like. It takes a special person to attract so many special, wonderful people. If you are reading this, consider yourself appreciated and loved.

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Steve B's avatar

BEST tourism slogan EVER! I love that woman, and hope she's still OK.

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MaryB of Pasadena's avatar

That's a Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata), and it is beautiful!

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Lynell(VA by way of MD&DC)'s avatar

Beautiful, it is...Morning, MaryB!

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MaryB of Pasadena's avatar

Morning to you, Lynell! It is glorious in So Cal today. I’m trying to stay positive, and the beauty of spring keeps my hope alive that bleak seasons come and go, but there’s always April.

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Greg Olear's avatar

I believe you're right! Assuming these do not produce actual cherries, as this tree does not.

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Christine's avatar

Greg the some kind of magnolia is a weeping cherry but still beautiful! Have a great Easter weekend with your family!

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Greg Olear's avatar

Thank you!

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Karen Bennett's avatar

What a gorgeous tree! ( It doesn’t look like a magnolia though.) Enjoy your day off!

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Gail (Chicago)'s avatar

Beautiful Tree! Enjoy Spring Break!

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Ellen's avatar

What a GLORIOUS tree! Enjoy your weekend.

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Michelle W's avatar

Time to listen to Pink Moon by Nick Drake :)

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Roland (CA->WA)'s avatar

Taking a break and posting a beautiful picture gives all of us an opening to appreciate you and each other (and Mama Nature, the planetary being which provides us the material substance for this human body which clothes our essence).

Here on Greg’s site, and also on Heather’s and Lucian’s, there are so many sweet, smart, and good-hearted people.

Thank you, Greg, for hosting such wonderful people. Like attracts like. It takes a special person to attract so many special, wonderful people. If you are reading this, consider yourself appreciated and loved.

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Greg Olear's avatar

Thank you, good sir!

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Steve B's avatar

It seems unfair that tree only blooms two or three weeks out of the year. It's really striking!

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Greg Olear's avatar

And when it does, I really do try and soak it up. I spent most of the day yesterday under the tree!

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

Gorgeous tree and I imagine the flowers are magnificent! I wish you a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover to my tribe! I am calling this weekend “Happy EastOver”.😃

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Greg Olear's avatar

Thanks. EastOver! Perfect name!

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Paulina's avatar

Happy Easter, Greg!

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Greg Olear's avatar

Thanks, you too!

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Kate Freedman's avatar

That’s a glorious Japanese cherry tree in your backyard. Catch you later. 😎

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