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September 29, 2025 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

I have been away from this web page for so long it feels like visiting a home I once lived in. I have been missing this home and hope to be here more often in the future. For today I want to share a bit of wonder I spotted in our yard this morning–a bumble bee that seems to be waking up after spending a night on a dahlia flower and realizing it’s time for breakfast. What a treat! And a treat to share.

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