I love springtime.
There is something soothing about being outdoors. I don’t know if it’s because nature just gets us back to our roots (no pun intended) or if it is merely due to the fact that the visual impact of greenery and flowers; the aural exposure to birds chirping and bees buzzing; and the beautiful fragrances that cleanse the nasal palette in a way not too dissimilar from how lemon sherbet washes one’s taste buds between servings in a multi-course meal.
And so it came to pass on Friday of this week that when I arrived home from work, I was feeling tired and stressed. After dinner, I took my camera and went out into the yard to walk around and enjoy spring. The lilies were in full bloom and had done so in various colors; the bachelor buttons were still pretty; and the daisies added a nice white accent to the stunning visual bouquet.
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It had rained only an hour earlier, so the pungent aromas of the young spring blossoms, coupled with the seductive smells of fertile soil, resulted in a marriage of fragrance whose offspring was more beautiful than anything a French wine connoisseur could even imagine. It was divine.
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Only a few moments were required in that setting to clear my mind and to make all seem right with the world.
The beauty of nature has always amazed me. The earliest memories that my mind can recall involve playing outside.
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And now, as an adult, I still go outside every chance I get. Whether I’m going deep for a pass, chasing down a fly ball, playing my tuba on the back deck, or working in the yard or in the garden, outside is the place to be.
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God has designated us stewards of this remarkable planet. Let’s continue to care for it responsibly so that we can continue to enjoy its wonder.
So here’s a writing question for y’all. In the opening paragraph, I used the phrase “nasal palette” … yes, I did intend to use palette (the artist’s board containing his various colors) instead of palate (a physical part of the mouth). But I’m wondering if that’s confusing or distracting … like if the reader will think, “Hey, did he mean to use palate here?” Nasal palette only makes sense in the figurative and not the literal — I was just being a bit playful (and perhaps affected) … or maybe it’s good to let the reader wonder. 
Actually I’m not even convinced (the morning after) that nasal palette makes sense figuratively, but it still seems like a fun expression. So you’re the jury at the Grammar Games … Nasal Palette … thumbs up or thumbs down?
Having said that, perhaps ‘palate’ would have linked better with the sherbert simile. Hmmm. No, I think I like the added complexity of ‘palette’
I actually even like the little spring showers that come during this time also. Lovely
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