surprise
"Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt, as opposed to a surprise party."
~ Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy might have a point, but I stumbled upon a rose bush in full bloom yesterday -- and given that our recent cold weather has eradicated most signs of colour around here, I'll happily take this lovely surprise.
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