As I drive through neighborhoods across the country, I often see religious statues adorning lawns and gardens. Curious, I did a bit of research and discovered there are actually ten saints who are considered to be the protectors of our gardens and natural world.
A peace garden is similar in that it is dedicated to an event or individual(s). However, it also serves as a gathering place for peace and reflection. Both types of gardens may be either private or public.
Sometimes, the most important life lessons lie just outside our window.
Well, I made it to day 21 following my hip replacement surgery – Yahoo! Right now, I feel pretty darn good. After a rocky first 2 days post-op, this post is a quick overview of my progress.
Fate. Kismet. Serendipity. Call it whatever, but it is an experience we’ve all had at one time or another when seemingly unimportant and unconnected events somehow swirl together to create one big, beautiful cosmic experience.
Now that I’ve had hip replacement surgery, I’ve been thinking a lot about safe gardening practices for individuals with mobility issues. Even though I had the opportunity to plan how I would manage gardening chores post-operatively, I still encountered a few challenges.
People who love to garden are no doubt familiar with the positive benefits of working in the dirt. However, science has also proven that the great outdoors can offer many more health benefits beyond simple physical activity.
I woke up early on day 2 feeling stiffer and in much more pain than the day before. However, like an idiot I thought I would simply be able to reach for the walker and slowly walk around the room like I did right after surgery (I obviously forgot to re-read notes #1 and 2 from yesterday).
In a recent post, I shared I needed hip replacement surgery. The reason for this was because I suffered a right knee injury while playing basketball a few years back, and the accompanying structural changes gradually affected my left hip. Fun stuff.
Ponds, lakes, and other water features are a terrific way to add beauty, function, and environmental benefits to your property and neighborhood.
