What we came up with after swapping stories, fond memories, and favorite things about John

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Across
  1. 5. home is where the heart is
  2. 7. down by the boardwalk
  3. 9. seek solitude there
  4. 12. the best
  5. 13. key ingredient
  6. 15. science happened here
  7. 17. butterflies
  8. 19. so small!
  9. 20. garnish for everything
  10. 22. Audubon's best idea
  11. 24. a solid flex
  12. 25. a wondrous collection
  13. 27. flocking behavior
  14. 28. the 31st state
  15. 29. as seen on high fidelity
  16. 30. recommended optics
  17. 31. the best cook in the house, maybe?
  18. 32. nature nerd glasses
Down
  1. 1. what you are known for
  2. 2. a good boy
  3. 3. a full case of great lit
  4. 4. lingo for puppers
  5. 6. loves a day at the beach
  6. 7. migration during equinox
  7. 8. native plants love them
  8. 9. cute little red feet
  9. 10. not so secret talent
  10. 11. someone who speaks up
  11. 13. tasty buckthorn
  12. 14. bio luminescent
  13. 16. leader of discord action
  14. 18. John's great skill
  15. 20. sweet as
  16. 21. garden prize
  17. 23. change maker camp
  18. 26. a Hooded Oriole is always dressed for it