Monthly Archives: May 2018
Hope
Gardening is a lesson in hope. What we had on our property, before the hurricanes precipitated our horrid landslide, was a verdant green slope of rainforest. Thanks to Maria and what we had to do afterwards, much of that expanse of property was converted into an ugly slash of rock, debris, and concrete. It has … Continue reading
Mother’s Gifts
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I love Mother’s Day, well, really, I love May. May is a little like my own personal Christmas – one that’s all about me – since this sweet month brings blooming flowers, Mother’s Day and my birthday. I get awakening gardens, presents and flowers, cards and calls and texts. I … Continue reading
Defining Joy
Joy is an interesting hmmm…not sure what noun to use here…endeavor? gift? emotion? Really, maybe I should scrap this topic and choose something else, because now that I’m thinking about it, I’m not at all sure what joy is. My Merriam-Webster says it is “happiness that comes from success, good fortune, or a sense of … Continue reading
