I'm sure it's a normal condition for this tree variety, but I can't help the delight at such an unexpected contrast - zesty brights of spring appearing long after that season has run its course. It begets the same brand of wonder as Montana snowfall in May or September when the previous day boasted 60 degrees F.
Unexpected, but enthralling because of the surprise.
If we pay attention, we see micro-wonders of contrast on a daily basis - the complex geometry of a dandelion puff in the weed jungle of an empty lot, miniature bright-hued gravel gems rimming a puddle at the park, the smell of summer rain bursting through mid-July's oppressive heat canopy...Tell me your favourite eyes-wide-open glimpsed glory.
Sweetgum balls! such a miniscule work of wonder :) Would have attached a photo but cannot do here.
ReplyDeleteWell, of course, I had to look it up - and I agree with your description! And apparently so do a lot of creative Etsy crafters - some crazy cool stuff out there!
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