Saturday, May 6, 2017

Not Much Else To Say

Slowly, slowly and with the aid of a shovel, I managed to clear out all of the kale and some of the collards. I did a tiny bit of weeding but then I said, enough, and came in and laid down on my bed and read some and then slept.

All of it felt as gentle as it could be, as if I was moving through cool water, as if I was sweetly asking the soil to release the spent greens, and it did.

Tomorrow I believe I will plant some zinnias because if one can grow zinnias and does not, that may be a type of sin I do not wish to commit.

I am most grateful for this good day of light and cool and peace. I think I will ask my husband if he wants to play some cards while the focaccia bread for our supper is rising.




6 comments:

  1. i'm planting zinnias this year! hope you get some rest and are getting over the bug the g-kids had.

    xxalainaxx

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  2. Lily so needs a break. Poor honey. I hope you feel better. I admire your gardening and having a passion. Love to you.

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  3. I hope you feel better and good luck with the zinnias...we had those growing up near the equator, lots of color and they always made me happy. I hope they do the same for you.

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  4. Did you save any kale or collards? I need to stick my freezer!
    Also sorry we're all sick, love you!
    Lily

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  5. I planted zinnias last year and have volunteers up this year. they are one of my favorites. not those little ones but the big california giants.

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  6. I can't get my Sunday started until you write so I've been laying in bed watching Nurse Jackie all day. Pathetic. Guilt provoking. I love you so.

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