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So I’m in the car, as I often am, and I’m listening to the radio, as I often do.  I’m a participatory listener in so much that if there’s music playing, chances are I’m tapping my foot or pounding out the rhythm on the steering wheel.  I’m usually singing along.  And on a really good day, there’s head bobbing.

Today was a good day.

The sun was shining this morning and my resolve to will spring’s arrival seemed to be working.  I’ve done things to make sure that spring will be here in very short order.

Tangible things.

Noticeable things.

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“Take that!”

“And that!”

She was an easy target.  Her reflexes have little definition and she’s easily distracted with false moves.  I alternated stabs from ribs to stomach and back again.  She was powerless against my superior swordsmanship.

She fought gallantly though, without fear.  Laughing in the face of defeat.

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