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But some nice big fringey ones pop into view from time to time. I do a fair amount of walking around the neighborhood, for the exercise, mostly, and I’m noticing them now.

But there’s such a fantastic alternate reason to go walking. Many, actually. I’ve found that…
1) you see sooooooooo much more when your chin is close to the object of your study;
2) it’s not just the blooms or the greenery that’s eye-catching. You often see new blooms just starting, bark making its mark on the trees, and so much more;
3) there’s the “human department”. I’ve slowly started noticing and recognizing the same folks on a regular basis. Those coming home from school pickup or shopping or some such thing. They start smiling and/or waving back;
4) you also start noticing front yard/gardening features - that are either popping back up for late spring or summer, decorating changes and/or additions, new house being built, new gardens and/or trees being installed;
5) you start getting to know the local birds. You start learning about their colorings, layers of plumage, which trees they’re likely to favor, and even their characteristic calls and chirps.

And if you’re walking or moving around every day, the direct exercise-and-health benefits are IMMENSE! Same for the mental health-and-wellbeing arena.