I am currently working with two ideas. First that I have an abundance of time. This came about as I find myself becoming tense about all the things I want to do and don’t get to as soon as I think I should. The second is staying with “not knowing” what’s next. Being patient and simply being with what ever is in front of me right now. Allowing the future to arrive without a plan. Neither is easy for me.
Creation in the acts of every day: Seeds are emerging in my garden: spinach, lolla rossa lettuce, radishes. Seed potatoes just arrived, and I shall be collecting some new soil for growing them in big bags. Compost and manure are spread to nourish growing plants. A community project to which I devoted many hours and much energy has passed the town vote and will produce a new Health Center building to nourish the health of my community. I just drained a subungual hematoma on my son's finger-- he works way too much when he is tired! Cookies to the library poetry day. Meals to my kids who have no time in summer (they are farmers) to cook. I love the chemistry of taking ingredients and transforming them.
This is prime growing season in N Ga so I am nurturing my veggies and my flower garden. We removed a large dying tree that provided great shade for our decks, but made it impossible to grow blooming plants. While I miss the tree and the shade, its removal has opened the yard up to so many blooming perennials that survived our mild winter really well! At my age, I am exclusively planting perennials and throwing out some annual seeds that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. I hope to become designated as a monarch butterfly way-station this year. My veggies are in a nearby community garden where I can grow them year round….broccoli, beans, peas, collards, radishes and of course tomatoes can be rotated with the seasons. Radish greens make excellent pesto by the way and the broccoli leaves get added to soups and stews for a really delicate flavor. Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways!
I’m currently entering my final semester of grad school for my doctorate in social psychology. I’m almost 57, and embarking on something totally new… With a background in social gerontology, I plan on teaching in higher ed.
And what now? In addition to the classroom? There’s so many ideas I have about reinventing aging involving intergenerational dynamics and positive aging.
I have no idea where I’ll be a year from now but I’ve learned to trust the process. Dive in and allow the waters to carry you.
I recently enjoyed meeting you at the Harrison Library. I was pleasantly surprised to see the photo of the Ruby Silvious shirt. I recently saw her exhibition at the Hammond Museum, Waste Not. Such beautiful objects created from essentially trash we throw away.
The Hudson Valley seems to be a fascinating place! I follow two YouTubers who live there, one is a photographer who lives in her Boho Cottage and the other is a house-husband called Kevin Lee Jacobs. They are both fascinating people who garden and cook and live beautiful lives. I would love to visit the valley, perhaps next spring if my old body permits... But not if Trump wins!! I'm turning 80 in September and feel great!
To answer one of your questions: I would love to visit your garden!
Wear any smock you want or go naked. What you want to do to express yourself and write, take photos from your heart the write what you veer not the camera’s eyes.
We have experienced a long and cold winter. I have starten to put some seeds into the ground hoping for vegetables and flowers and that my roses have survived the harsh conditions previous months
I am currently working with two ideas. First that I have an abundance of time. This came about as I find myself becoming tense about all the things I want to do and don’t get to as soon as I think I should. The second is staying with “not knowing” what’s next. Being patient and simply being with what ever is in front of me right now. Allowing the future to arrive without a plan. Neither is easy for me.
Allowing the future to arrive without a plan—I love that!
Creation in the acts of every day: Seeds are emerging in my garden: spinach, lolla rossa lettuce, radishes. Seed potatoes just arrived, and I shall be collecting some new soil for growing them in big bags. Compost and manure are spread to nourish growing plants. A community project to which I devoted many hours and much energy has passed the town vote and will produce a new Health Center building to nourish the health of my community. I just drained a subungual hematoma on my son's finger-- he works way too much when he is tired! Cookies to the library poetry day. Meals to my kids who have no time in summer (they are farmers) to cook. I love the chemistry of taking ingredients and transforming them.
This is prime growing season in N Ga so I am nurturing my veggies and my flower garden. We removed a large dying tree that provided great shade for our decks, but made it impossible to grow blooming plants. While I miss the tree and the shade, its removal has opened the yard up to so many blooming perennials that survived our mild winter really well! At my age, I am exclusively planting perennials and throwing out some annual seeds that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. I hope to become designated as a monarch butterfly way-station this year. My veggies are in a nearby community garden where I can grow them year round….broccoli, beans, peas, collards, radishes and of course tomatoes can be rotated with the seasons. Radish greens make excellent pesto by the way and the broccoli leaves get added to soups and stews for a really delicate flavor. Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways!
What now?
I’m currently entering my final semester of grad school for my doctorate in social psychology. I’m almost 57, and embarking on something totally new… With a background in social gerontology, I plan on teaching in higher ed.
And what now? In addition to the classroom? There’s so many ideas I have about reinventing aging involving intergenerational dynamics and positive aging.
I have no idea where I’ll be a year from now but I’ve learned to trust the process. Dive in and allow the waters to carry you.
I recently enjoyed meeting you at the Harrison Library. I was pleasantly surprised to see the photo of the Ruby Silvious shirt. I recently saw her exhibition at the Hammond Museum, Waste Not. Such beautiful objects created from essentially trash we throw away.
The Hudson Valley seems to be a fascinating place! I follow two YouTubers who live there, one is a photographer who lives in her Boho Cottage and the other is a house-husband called Kevin Lee Jacobs. They are both fascinating people who garden and cook and live beautiful lives. I would love to visit the valley, perhaps next spring if my old body permits... But not if Trump wins!! I'm turning 80 in September and feel great!
To answer one of your questions: I would love to visit your garden!
Love the photos, nurturing my marriage and family relationships. ❤️
Would so love to see the garment you're wearing and that you comment on.
Wear any smock you want or go naked. What you want to do to express yourself and write, take photos from your heart the write what you veer not the camera’s eyes.
I would also like to see the garment you wrote about, but there was no linkl.
Thank you, yes, nature is the great healer.
Those blossoms!
We have experienced a long and cold winter. I have starten to put some seeds into the ground hoping for vegetables and flowers and that my roses have survived the harsh conditions previous months
You have a gifted set of eyes. Finding beauty in the ordinary along with the words to describe it.
I especially love that screened door. There is so much creativity evident everywhere.
What you see not the camera.