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What I Love About this Town...

I feel truly blessed to live in a town where my daughter can spot geese at the pool, at the mall, and -well- just about any where.  Yes, they're mean little boogers up close, but from a distance, they are a creature of awe.

She also gets a glimpse of deer in our backyard from time to time, and in many surprising spots.  There are horses down the street in a private backyard, as well as "in town" in Dunwoody.  Finally, we've spotted about a dozen ducks recently at our dear ol' Dagwoods.  After all, what's better to watch whilst eating one's pizza?

Yes, we live in a heavily populated, concrete-laden pocket of Atlanta; but we are still privy to select reminders that nature is still all around us, without having to take a drive out to "the country."

What signs of nature do YOU see near you?  :o)

Happy Wednesday, y'all!

Keep on saving!  :o)
--Barbara
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  1. LoL, I see them over by Gwinnett Medical every time I go.

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