It looks vastly different now.
Almost everything green has shriveled and died and is roasting comfortably in the compost pile.
Some things were failures, some things were successes.
I have a difficult time growing things in the late spring/summer here.
But I have that gardener's optimism that next time it will be better.
We found a fabulous place for compost.
For the Locals--Singh's Farm east of the 101 and Thomas Road.
It's like a Garden of Eden oasis in the middle of the city.
While walking on a foot of spongy, soft compost.
When I was in Utah early in the summer,
I visited my Dad's neighbor across the street.
He showed me his garden.
It was gorgeous, just starting, he had plants that I will never be able to grow in AZ.
And I realized that it was time to stop comparing my garden to others.
He has different soil, different climate, different watering needs, different everything.
And I needed to be content with my little patch.
And continue to "grow" and learn within my own sphere of experience.
Wouldn't that be a little bit like life?
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Love it! I'm curious...what was your topic for today in RS?
Lacie-I'm reading it through again right now...It is being a peacemaker and being unified, both from conference talks. We are having a little problem with a couple of sisters who are creating some bad feelings, although they will probably not show up to hear it-that's usually what happens, right? I'm always SO nervous because I have to give it in Spanish. (I use lots of quotes and scriptures) ;)
How right you are Marilyn! I feel the same that we need to embrace what we have and where we are in life, and in gardening. I find that each year I am more settled here in the desert and have less of a yearning to be somewhere greener. Perhaps that shows growth for me? I hope so anyway. Love Singhs farm, glad you have found them! :)
We tend what can tend wherever we are and that is enough.
Marilyn--My daughter is expecting a baby any day and I was telling her about the post you wrote after the delivery of one of your grandbabies about the circle of sisters. I loved that and wanted her to read it before she gives birth but I don't know how to find it on your blog. Could you possibly send me a link to that. My email address is lswgww at aol dot com. Thanks so much!!
Makes me remember this little saying...'bloom where you are planted.'
Have a great week!
Ok mom - I love you, but seriously you are the one person we can all count on to update the ole blog. I know you have time....come on now, fill us in on the goings on of your life. I know i see you almost every day, but its fun to read about it too. :)
xxxxxxxo
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