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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Pussy Willows

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The fine grey fur, called catkins, of this small willow is a sure harbinger of spring and brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot's classic song that begins:
"Pussywillows cat-tails soft winds and roses
Rainpools in the woodland water to my knees
Shivering quivering the warm breath of spring"

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