Cool Beans

Summer is a time that is full of fun and lighthearted abandonment. Beyond those lovely things, it's also a time for reproduction. The mesquite trees are growing their fancy bean pods and soon enough they'll be yellow and falling off the trees. Why is that such a big deal, you ask? Well, they get everywhere. The cover up everything. These bean pods are easily one of my father's most hated nuisances provided by nature. They're interesting to look at in various stages of development, but not so interesting when I get to pick them up.

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