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The Beauty of Blossoming

Michael McCarthy reflects on the unique beauty of English language and its special word for tree flowers. He shares his experience of how birdsongs in spring can be thought of as a blossoming sound, softening the harshness of the landscape.

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On Being with Krista Tippett
[Unedited] Michael McCarthy with Krista Tippett
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