Two BIG distractions in writing. First, my study sits directly opposite the foyer and dining room, and on Sunday, Marty and I brought up the Fall/Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations for the house and yard. Second, my chair and desk sit right in front of a huge window which has two flower boxes and a large hanging platform feeder.
Today I was back in the garden again, picking away at the necessary tasks required in preparation for fall. I must admit, one of the biggest challenges I face every year is deciding which perennials I should deadhead and which ones I should leave alone. On one hand, allowing the flowerheads to remain on the stalk provide a smorgasbord of seeds and nectar for late summer birds, bees, and butterflies, and much needed protection from the cold for snakes, mice, and other animals which over-winter. However, overgrown plants also produce thousands of seeds which may cross-pollinate with other varieties
It’s that time of year when the final flush of summer blooms give way to autumn mums and the breathtaking colors of fall leaves.
This month marked a milestone birthday for me. It wasn’t a decade birthday, but it was the year I turned 65, the year when I need to sign up for Medicare, and the year when our federal government officially considers me as crossing the senior citizen threshold.
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.
