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The spring has been filled with rain and a pervasive chill; the winter refuses to release its grasp on us this year. Through it all, we’ve had moments of joy: Getting a few cases of Indian mangoes (kesar, alphonso, badami) to enjoy and rushing to eat them as they all ripened within days of each other. Spending a few minutes enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom in front of the Civic Garden Complex. Visiting the easternmost point in North America on a recent short trip to Newfoundland. Seein...