Second Flush

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Second flush tea grows in warmth and sunlight and is known for vibrancy and depth of flavor. I hope you’ll find those things here. You can expect accessible poetry and thoughts on singing, bridge-building, faith, and other flavorful things. Welcome.

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About Courtenay Budd

singer / teacher / bridge builder / rookie poet / believer / homesick southerner

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