These should more properly be the first snowdrops of 2012, I suppose, but given that they are in bloom at the University in December, that seems premature – or precocious, maybe – possibly like the snowdrops themselves. Some will cite this as more evidence of global warming; others, likely university managers, will see it as a metaphor for the institution's hothouse atmosphere. But careful observation over some years reveals that, come snow, frost, or balmy south westerlies, these particular snowdrops always bloom in December: more nature than nurture, then. Just goes to show the value of a bit of empirical evidence.
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