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Summertime and the Living Is Easy

Aug 01, 2024 09:00AM ● By Deb Young

On a morning walk by our pond outside of Mansfield in Richmond Township, I noticed a water lily with something extra. As I leaned in for a closer look, a baby painted turtle slipped off the lily and back into the pond. Why hadn’t I brought my camera with me? I usually take it on my morning walks. I’d never seen this before so I didn’t think the odds were good it’d be there tomorrow, but made darn sure I took my camera. Maybe it’s the heat wave, but there it was again, basking in such a cute way the song “Summertime” came to mind. It was there only one day more. I feel very lucky to have spotted it and had the opportunity to capture its sunbathing.

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