Release

Anthropomorphism: The shivering rose

I do this often. I attach some human response to plants, animals, rocks, trees. I am sure there is some psychobabble ID for such as me. For example: the rose is cold and shivering from the cold Fall rain, when in fact the rain is no doubt energizing and warming the rose…did I just do it twice more? Oh well. It is some quirk of mine that transfers my emotions outward, in the moment. Usually it allows me to be somewhat more in tune with the natural world around me. If I removed this tendency, I am sure I would be more precise, cold and clinical. But what fun is that? As long as I stay in the garden, woods, wilderness I am harmless.  Could it be those new meds? Do plants feel?

Volunteer in the Garden & Life

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew

The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. ~John E. Southard

I am not certain how this lovely ‘volunteer’ plant arrived in its prominent place in the garden. It is right outside the window where I can view it as I putter away on the blog or delve through photos. I was a fine addition to the garden this year. Have you ever volunteered? 

Horse Sense

‘Don’t look now, but there’s a guy with a camera over there.’

Remnants of Beauty

The garden grabs at the last sunshine, the last warmth and gentle rain. The beauty holds on. More buds reach forth bidding for the Indian Summer that may give a final kiss to the soil. It was a beautiful Spring and Summer. Now the beauty of Fall is upon us.

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Someone…Later

Excellent Movie: Father Takes a Walk

Paul Graetz, the father, was a superb actor.

A message movie from 1935, Father Takes a Walk (aka: Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk) is the equal of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) for conveying a message that clarifies life, giving, heart, self discipline, freedom and family. Try to find a little bio about the movie and there is little. But, I just watched this movie on TCM and truly it is a beautiful movie. In light of today’s obnoxious, obscene anti-semitism rearing its ugly, bigoted face…shame on you!…this movie challenges you, if you are a bigot or cold hearted, to see the honor of integrity, pride, love, family and compromise without labels. No images seem available for the movie…hmmm? Whatever, if you can ever see this movie and you walk the talk of tolerance, love, freedom and ‘coexist’…..watch it! Well done!

Handshake by hourglassthorne @ deviantart