it’s been a quiet week of reflection, mediation, art and LOTS of gardening (the best therapy for me). i hacked away (very therapeutic) at the cape honeysuckle vines-in some places they reach 50 feet plus. i recycled a few into my “extra wide” chaise lounge. it was a challenge-i don’t use power saws without supervision-so i used a pruning saw- lots of blisters-but very fullfilling and rewarding. i have a new respect for all those pioneers and their log cabin’s! it is” june gloom” in the morning here-perfect gardening weather. i’m transplanting lots of sword ferns, jade plants, asparagus ferns, geraniums and loquats. (for anyone in the area-i have quite a large supply- if anything rings a bell-they are yours).
i’m enchanted with my roses-especially my graham thomas (pictured) cecile brunner and abraham darby-all beautiful performers and scent to die for. i’m off to the nursery today-angie will have a new rose planted in her name. we are all moving forward at different paces. one of the best gifts animals have taught me is living in the present-what happened yesterday-what happens tomorrow isn’t relevant in their world-it’s what’s happening now.
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1 Phyllis // May 30, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Such lovely photos. My favorite rose is Abraham Darby too. The fragrance is just so wonderful. It transforms my mood to one of peace and joy in an instant. I just planted a Cecile Brunner too. Gardening is very soothing and therapeutic. I read your post with tears in my eyes, as I relate to your loss of Angie. It takes time to get beyond such a love, doesn’t it? I think rituals and remembrances are healing and it gives one a chance to go back and light a candle and renew a love that really never ends. I hope you are nurturing yourself in ways that feel good, even if only for a few minutes everyday.
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