‘Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.’ – Rudyard Kipling I am so excited to have a new garden design…and it is going to be totally awesome. BUT, in my great planning…there is not going to be enough time to do all the preparation and lay it out…
October 14: All creatures great and small
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein I have been so self absorbed in a dark foggy mood that I have forgotten to look around, to be observant, and to be grateful. This…
September 26: Grateful
“I’m very blessed, thankful, grateful for the opportunities I’ve had.” – Christen Press It has been a month without daily postings, even though a ton has happened. Girlchild2 went back to SLO, and college has started for both. Girlchild1 as a Senior and Girlchild2 as a Sophmore! Have no idea where the time has literally…
August 30: Island living
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” ― Henry David Thoreau We decided that it would be cool to really start…
August 29: Sunrise from the bridge
“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” ― Jo Walton I have found that with the change of seasons, I am getting to see more sunrises and sunsets….and I NEVER get tired of seeing them…had to take this as I was driving across…