Aerial Views of the Garden
In response to requests, here are some photos of the garden in its current state. The vine on the left is grapes–there are many dozens of bunches forming. The vine on the right is a kiwi. I planted it four… (READ MORE)
Random Quote for the Day (Atharva Veda)
Sometimes when I am looking for inspiration, I take a book off of my shelf, let it fall open where it will, and see whether there is a sentence or phrase that resonates for my day. Here’s my random quote… (READ MORE)
Witness Consciousness?
Sculptures Around Town (“Emancipation”)
Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
Message in a Puddle?
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Signs Around Town
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Where There Used to Be a Tree, Now There’s a Puddle
There used to be more trees at the plaza in front of Eastern Market. When a couple died in the drought, instead of replanting, they removed the old tree and bricked in the space. Now there’s a puddle that evaporates… (READ MORE)
Last Saturday at the Arboretum
Not out of caution, but out of wonder, first someone pointed out the black snake to me and a friend, and then we pointed out the snake to others walking past. And how exquisite the mountain laurel.
How Tired is Too Tired to Go to Class?
Last week after Thursday night’s restorative class (just two left in the series–drop-ins welcome), one of my students said that now that class was over she was glad she had come. “I wondered whether I was too tired to come,”… (READ MORE)
Cut Roses
It is a delight to be arriving at the time of season when cutting roses (in advance of dead-heading) and harvesting edibles (to make way for more growth) is a large part of tending the garden–full on reciprocal nurturing. Peace… (READ MORE)