The A B C's of Spring -- Let's PLAY

A game from years gone by is just as fun today.

May 10, 2011 at 1:18PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Asparagus
Asparagus (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

When I was growing up... a long time ago... the VCR was not invented yet - let alone available in your car. So my parents had to be creative with five children on long 4 hour trips to the cabin. Notoriously, when our dalmation Major, my brother and I would be shoved in the back of the stationwagon, we knew a game of A-B-C would be played. If you've never heard of the game, it's very simple. Driving along the road,

Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

you spot something that starts with an A and shout it out. Next comes a B object, C and so on. It got very difficult when you got down to the Xs an Ys. That said, let's play the A B C's of Spring! This morning on a walk with my coffee and camera phone I found Asparagus, Bleeding Heart and a Cold frame.. These things say "spring" to me.

Now it's your turn. D is next... have fun!

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