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That's the sound made by a million blossoms opening at the same time, which happened at the beginning of the week (these pictures were taken yesterday).

My fave bonsai-esque tree, in full bloom:

Grammy's crabapple tree, which has to be fifty feet tall:

And the surest sign of spring? When youth of great physical coordination gather together to throw weapons at the clear blue sky.

To their credit, they also throw colorful and shiny flags.

Greet the spring!