05/18/2025
It seems I've been on a bit of a posting sabbatical! Today I come here with so much gratitude. For spring, for flowers, for friends, for my life partner, and for you, followers, who are reading this today. As I sit at my desk, I am looking out at our Japanese maple tree which is being kissed by the morning sun. The nighttime rain has already dried from its leaves and it looks healthy and happy. The prism in my window is casting rainbows throughout the room and even on my face! Our peony bushes are so prolific this year they have created a hedge in one of the gardens. I've found joy in sharing them with others. I offered one to the water delivery man yesterday and got a big smile in return. I took a giant bouquet to a meeting this week and people wondered if they were real! I offered the whole thing, pitcher and all, to a dear one to take home and her face lit up. Sharing IS caring! Calla shoots are emerging from the ground, tightly rolled with pointed tips. Soon they will unfurl to reveal their lovely yellow flowers. I planted a vegetable garden on our back deck in a tall garden box built by my husband. It's exploding with radishes, lettuce, carrots, and beans! Down below, in the backyard, I've planted many herbs (that repel groundhogs!) including basil, rosemary, oregano, and others. (If you can't beat 'em, don't feed 'em!) This is my favorite time of the year! Miracles of our earth are popping up and aiding in erasing negativity -- at least for a while. I'd love to hear about you. How is your springtime coming along? Where do you find gratitude?
