Sunshine smiles.

I cannot deny this post any longer. It is BEAUTIFUL in Cincinnati, Ohio.  It has been beautiful for two weeks. The sun has been shining. The temperature tops off at about 72 every day. The flowers are blooming, the trees are blossoming, the animals have returned in force. The students are outside, the sandals have come out of the closet, and EVERYONE is smiling.

Sunshine is the world's most magical simplicity. And I am so incredibly happy that it has arrived so soon. Sunshine, smiles and simplicity darlings. Happy spring!
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