Tag: gardeners
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Cultivating True Beauty
There’s something beautiful in watching flowers blossom, where little buds break forth into riotous color, their scent wafting lazily on the breeze. My sister-in-law grows hydrangeas, a remarkable bloom that can show up in a variety of hues that create the look of a painter’s palette. I have no ability to grow flowering anything–I’m fortunate…
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The Sisterhood Of Distance
Having had the chance to spend time with my two sisters a short time ago, I was reminded of how much I love and miss my family. I have two brothers in San Francisco that I also rarely see, which is difficult because I care deeply for them. I’ve gotten too busy with life. With…
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Nobody Wants To Be Cut Down
I love trees. My husband says I relate to trees like I do people–each one has a personality and quirks. All of them have value. We have a live oak in our front yard that is slowly doing damage to our driveway, water pipes, and lawn. The root system sits high so there are these…
Tip of My Iceberg 