Monthly Archives: May 2008

Northampton Pride

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Today the Northampton LGBT community celebrated Pride Day with a parade, speakers, music, and more. I fed a meter on Elm Street with all the change in my wallet but couldn’t stay downtown for long. The clouds and drizzle didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits.

Noho Pride 1

A contingent of Friends walked in the lead

Noho Pride 2

Supporters came from Vermont

Noho Pride 3

The Raging Grannies were loudly cheered

Noho Pride 4

Catholic parents showed their pride in their children

Noho Pride 5

Members of the Northampton Unitarian Society carried a large banner

Noho Pride 6

This float featured colorfully attired men and women

Noho Pride 7

A balloon rainbow soared above the vendor booths

Spring Flowers

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We had two weeks of mild, sunny days in mid-April, and it seemed that overnight after that first warm day, flowers sprung up out of the ground and trees burst into bloom. Here are a few signs of spring, in all their pink, purple, and yellow glory!

Spring Daffodils 1

Daffodils in Amherst

Spring Daffodils 2

Daffodils in North Brookfield

Forsythia 1

Forsythia in Hadley

Forsythia 2

Forsythia in North Brookfield

Pink Tree 1

Pink trees in Amherst

Pink Tree 2

Tulip tree in Hadley

Pink Tree 3

Pink tree in North Brookfield

 

Purple Flowers

Azaleas in Amherst

As you’ve probably figured out by now, I made up the captions for these photos because I have no idea what the trees or flowers are. If you leave me a comment, I’ll correct them.