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Yesterday was my wife Kathleen’s birthday. As a present, I planted these perennials in our front yard. The day was mild and the work was enjoyable.<\/p>\n

\"Birthday<\/a>
Birthday flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like all good husbands, I cannot recall her age. I know she gets younger each year.<\/p>\n

\"Front<\/a>
Front yard with birthday flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Read more<\/span>In the Studio Oct. 14 2012<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Happy birthday, Kate!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yesterday was my wife Kathleen’s birthday. As a present, I planted these perennials in our front yard. The day was mild and the work was enjoyable. Like all good husbands, I cannot recall her age. I know she gets younger each year. 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