Oct 22, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 22 Sometimes we have to put time and effort into something knowing, or hoping at the very least, that it will pay off in the future. Parents will take this approach if they want their kids to be reasonable human beings, and gardeners...
Oct 21, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 21 In the old days I used to be a weaver. I wove art pieces, clothing, wall hangings, and home furnishings, enjoying the process of blending the colorful and varied yarns together. Today there were echoes of the weaving process,...
Oct 20, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 20 When I woke up this morning I immediately saw that it was absolutely magical outside. Some parts of the yard were heavily frosted, while those closer to the lake were covered not with frost, but with fog. I walked around the property...
Oct 19, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 19 I had a hard time working indoors this afternoon. I have an article to write and a book to work on…but the sun came out and it was over 50 degrees, making it difficult to sit at the computer. After spending the morning helping...
Oct 18, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 18 Today I read a news report about the people who died after spending time in a sweat lodge. The article I read said that those in the lodge were on a “spiritual warriors” retreat. It is horrible when anyone who is seeking spiritual...
Oct 17, 2009 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 17 I got an email today from friend and rosarian Oz Osborn. He was thanking me for promoting today’s Lower Cape Rose Society meeting on GardenLine, which I was delighted to do. He closed this note by saying, “It’s all about the roses,...
