Long ago, before there was time, before the questions were asked, while the answers were being formed, I stood with God. He hugged me tight and said, "I choose Summer. She is mine."
Jesus came over and ruffled my hair. He said, "Then, I will go to Hell and back for her."
And, the Holy Spirit said, "And I will live in her heart. I will be her guide and comforter."
On this day, while there is time, while the questions are asked and the answers are sought, I walk with God. I hold His hand and I choose Him back.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Haiku
I found a little tea shop around the corner from my work. I went to Potbelly's last night to pick up our supper--Jones Day buys supper when we work overtime. And, right there sits the Tempest Tea.
We've been working on a document production the last couple of days--I got 12 hours overtime in two days--so this afternoon I was feeling drag-y. I thought this would be a great time to try out the tea shop--drink a little tea, visit with friends, great idea. Great idea though it was, no one wanted to come hang with me. So, I wrote a Haiku instead.
Do you like hot tea?
Aroma and spice mixed
Soothing soul and heart
I think I'm going to try that tea shop out one of these mornings before work. Maybe even take one of my writing books with writing exercises and do a little practicing while enjoying a cuppa.
We've been working on a document production the last couple of days--I got 12 hours overtime in two days--so this afternoon I was feeling drag-y. I thought this would be a great time to try out the tea shop--drink a little tea, visit with friends, great idea. Great idea though it was, no one wanted to come hang with me. So, I wrote a Haiku instead.
Do you like hot tea?
Aroma and spice mixed
Soothing soul and heart
I think I'm going to try that tea shop out one of these mornings before work. Maybe even take one of my writing books with writing exercises and do a little practicing while enjoying a cuppa.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Garden 2007
There is nothing in this world more rife with potential than the opening of a seed catalog. January brings these pamphlets of dreams to my mailbox--this year they started coming during the second half of December. I peruse each one imagining the smells and textures of summer abundant in my garden.
Friday, I made the largest part of my seed commitment. I purchased from Pinetree Seeds as I have the last several years. I chose Pinetree because their seed packets not only contain a smaller number of seeds but the packets are priced much lower than most other seed companies. This is good for my pocketbook and good in my garden system.
I don't grow for quantity--I just grow. Since I started my garden back in 1995, I have loosely followed Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening. I've got four 3.5' x 8' -ish raised beds. I want more but haven't really put in the time or effort on the garden in recent years. Now, if I do more, I'm going to hire some help for the digging and building.
Garden 2006-two beds of four.
This year, though, I'll do with what I have. I am going to experiment with growing potatoes in a bin. Supposedly they do very well like that. I will have green beans as I always do, and tomatoes. I grow beets every year--they are pretty and I have sure success with them--build success into the things you do and you're more likely to do it again--or at least that's my theory. I ordered some lettuce seeds I'm going to plant as soon as the seeds get here and I ordered Swiss chard. I'm thinking about going to the feed store and buying some onions and broccoli plants to round out my produce.
I have neglected my yard and garden so for the last 8 months, I have a big job ahead of me getting everything into any sort of order. My energies and motivations have gone away from my outdoor pursuits. I think I'm ready to once again take up where I left off.
There really is nothing so wonderful as a garden.
Friday, I made the largest part of my seed commitment. I purchased from Pinetree Seeds as I have the last several years. I chose Pinetree because their seed packets not only contain a smaller number of seeds but the packets are priced much lower than most other seed companies. This is good for my pocketbook and good in my garden system.
I don't grow for quantity--I just grow. Since I started my garden back in 1995, I have loosely followed Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening. I've got four 3.5' x 8' -ish raised beds. I want more but haven't really put in the time or effort on the garden in recent years. Now, if I do more, I'm going to hire some help for the digging and building.
Garden 2006-two beds of four.
This year, though, I'll do with what I have. I am going to experiment with growing potatoes in a bin. Supposedly they do very well like that. I will have green beans as I always do, and tomatoes. I grow beets every year--they are pretty and I have sure success with them--build success into the things you do and you're more likely to do it again--or at least that's my theory. I ordered some lettuce seeds I'm going to plant as soon as the seeds get here and I ordered Swiss chard. I'm thinking about going to the feed store and buying some onions and broccoli plants to round out my produce.
I have neglected my yard and garden so for the last 8 months, I have a big job ahead of me getting everything into any sort of order. My energies and motivations have gone away from my outdoor pursuits. I think I'm ready to once again take up where I left off.
There really is nothing so wonderful as a garden.
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