Early Spring is the time of breaking bud. My apple and pear trees shrug off their winter dormancy, and every day they awaken so quickly, reminding me to stop and appreciate them. Spring holds new wonders, and I look forward to my favourite season. Sometimes in dreams, I’m carried back to spring in Japan and the traditional custom called Hanami, which literally means “flower viewing.” Hanami is a time out from work and stress, when people gather and share a […]

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