Springtime brings not just the visual change of the trees and nature, but also the change in temperature, smell, and daily routine. Though it happens three or four months into the year, many see it as the start of something new - a rebirth. This renewal of seasons brings about feelings of fresh starts, as well as the nostalgia of earlier years and fresh starts of the past. When the cold of winter loosens its grip, and the warmth of spring takes our hand, we are often reminded of easier days. I tend to be brought back to my childhood. Where do you go when spring comes to mind?

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