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The first bloom

My lilac bushes are in bloom! Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers and I am overjoyed that the two bushes in our yard are doing so well. The weather has been pretty nutty this past month so I was worried, but they are doing great so far. Now if I can plant (and keep alive) some other flowers then I will consider this spring a success!

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My guilty pleasure…

Gossip Girl! I know I am not the only person over the age of 17 to become a huge fan of this show. You can check it out on the CW.

It’s like 90210 but naughtier and with cell phones…sort of.

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