photo op Apr. 23, 2007

Springtime, Finally

This Flickr photo, shot yesterday by Pawalek P., is slugged simply “Spring in Central Park.” To which we can only add: We get to leave the office soon, right?

Spring in Central Park [Pawalek P.’s Flickr]

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