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This summer, I spent a LOT of time tending to my inner garden. Projects included:

1. Sitting in meditation, doing yoga, reading helpful texts, sewing the seeds of new friendships (Planting).

2. Digging deep to dislodge the pesky roots that had grown into bad habits of mind and body (Weeding).

3. Learning to be in the present moment, remembering my long-hidden Higher Self, letting in the Light and reaching for the sky (Growing).

4. Discovering a certitude, peace and confidence that I had not known before (Harvest).

It was, and still is, a time of growth, transformation, trust and acceptance. I look just the same on the outside, but on the inside, now I feel shiny. I have noticed some pretty little flowers starting to bloom in the fertile earth that is me.

BUT. . . . While all this was going on, I totally neglected my other garden, the one in the yard behind the house. Darn it. This 30' x 30' plot of pure potential is now tangled with brambles and weeds of breathtaking variety. Locating the yellow and orange grape tomatoes hidden hither and thither has become a game of "I Spy".

Sunday morning found me in that weedy jungle, finally ready to work. Sitting there amidst the burdock and crabgrass, I noticed some entertaining parallels between my inner garden and my outdoor one.

Press the play button below to view the movie:

"Inner and Outer Gardening--Eerily Similar: A Demonstration"

gramps, grams and clams

grandpa brought these in the truck, all the way from Connecticut

My in-laws came for a visit at the end of August. On their first night here, we met at my brother- and sister-in-law's house for a special meal--Grandpa brought clams from Connecticut for the feast. I am very happy to see Grammy and Grandpa pulling up in the truck, but I do not eat these clams: I can't even bring myself to give them a little sniff. The rest of my family enjoyed the clams and melted butter with great gusto.

family fun with clams

As usual, David's parents spent the first half of their trip with his brother's family and the second half here with us. I love it when Grammy and Grandpa are here, we all get to slow down for a few days, work together on the crossword puzzle, catch up on the news, review family history, play cards and relax. It was a great time. Grammy & Grandpa were able to see the kids off for their first day of school, including Oliver's very first brave departure for kindergarten. A shared moment to be treasured and remembered.