Sitting Behind the Eight Ball

Redbud Trees & Spring

Slice of Life Post for April 22, 2025, by Barb Edler

I’ve been fighting for the past few days with my husband. He owes me an apology that I am sure I will not receive. Asshole! Should I get a divorce after 41 years of marriage? Hey, it hasn’t been easy.

Fortunately, yesterday was beautiful. I love spring weather, especially when it’s just the right temperature and I can enjoy the redbud trees along River Road. I captured a few moments during my walk. Nature is healing.

This eagle was swooping overhead. Of course, my fowl photos are never very clear.
I don’t think my video sound is very good. I tried to capture the bird calls and a frog that was croaking. Notice the redbud blooms? Redbud trees are my favorite in spring. I wish they kept that color all year, but then maybe they wouldn’t be as adored.

Wishing you a happy spring day in your neck of the woods!

redbud trees
spring me from
despair
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Barb Edler
Hello, I am a retired English teacher. I live along the Mississippi River and enjoy watching birds, the river, and nature in general. Writing for me is a gateway to healing, and I love to wrestle words in hopes of capturing an emotion or image others may relate.
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7 responses to “Redbud Trees & Spring”

  1. mbhmaine Avatar
    mbhmaine

    Nature is definitely the place to go for a bit of healing. I’m glad it was there for you. The sounds of early spring are always a delight and it was fun to listen to your video. (I included some ocean calm video in my post today.) I appreciate how cleverly you used the word “spring” in your poem. Also, I hope you get that apology from your husband.

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      Barb Edler

      Me, too!

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  2. Glenda Funk Avatar
    Glenda Funk

    Barb,

    The audio on your recording is good. I love hearing the birds, and listening closely, I get the faint sound of the toad croaking. I love redbud trees, too. We have a non fruit bearing crab apple tree that produces beautiful blooms that are gone in the blink of an eye. Love the eagle picture, too. Lastly, men. šŸ˜‘

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      Barb Edler

      Yes, your emoji says it all.

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  3. Fran McCrackin Avatar
    Fran McCrackin

    this was from the heart! So honest. I so agree with the healing power of nature. Maybe take your husband on a tough hike and wring it out of him? And by that I mean discuss all the feelings using ā€œIā€ statements šŸ˜†

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      Barb Edler

      Good advice!

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  4. kimhaynesjohnson Avatar
    kimhaynesjohnson

    Barb, I’m pretty sure nature and dogs have saved my marriage. May not have worked for the first one, but the second time around I’ve learned what you know – – that space and the peace of nature to let things settle a bit are the ticket.

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