Spring is here and School is coming

Sometime the pictures I took throughout the day are the best summary.
Today was Anna's first try with Zoom and her class.  I may be wrong, but this may be a long month of learning in our household.

Local playground taped off to prevent kids from playing. Sigh.
Spring is showing her colors.  I walked over a mile by myself this evening.  Glad for the break before the work of school begins.

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