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Obviously, we will not be meeting face to face this month as we continue to stay "safe at home," in Dr. Acton's words. I miss our wide-ranging conversations and (of course!) wonderful food. In lieu of an actual meeting, I am hoping we can check in. And in honor
of both spring and Mother's Day, two topics: a spring photo or something you want to say about this spring, and/or the name of a woman who has inspired you/taught you/mothered you, and part of her story if you so choose.</div>
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Check-in</div>
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As an introvert, I am actually rather enjoying not having to go much of anywhere--suspect that I will have difficulty venturing out again. Living next to the arboretum and having an expansive view across treed green space is a plus. Like many of us, I am engaging
in several Zoom activities each week and am REALLY being nourished by the Monday evening Cakes for the Queen of Heaven class.</div>
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The irises are blooming. This variety appears in paintings from at least the 1700s. My first start of it came from my mother.</div>
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So many women have been important to me that, even though I suggested the topic, I am going to have to think about it for a while.</div>
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Blessings on you all.</div>
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<div>"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."-- Cicero</div>
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