Sometimes A Light Surprises

This week is a bit crazy for me with activities at work every evening.  I get used to coming and going in the dark during the winter when the garden doesn't need attention but at this time of year, it's a bit more challenging.  Tired and maybe a bit grumpy, I got home last night just in time to water some droopy plants and  take a few pictures for bloom day before it got totally dark.  The grumpiness was left from the morning when I found and cleaned up some debris and trash thrown in my parking strips and various items on my back steps.  Sometimes, when that happens  thoughts of  getting rid of all the plants out there and replacing them with gravel pop into my head.  It passes.

Anyway, as I was out wandering in the twilight, I spotted a much nicer surprise.  A while ago,  my gardening pal, Camille, emailed me a picture of a wrought iron plant stand her mother no longer wanted and asked if I would like it.  How nice of her to think of me.  It's larger than it looks in this picture and could hold several plants or a collection of glass heads.  Anyway, there it was in my garden.  My delight at finding this helped me overcome the embarrassment of Camille seeing my garden in such disarray.

This well timed gift made me contemplate how fortunate I am in so many ways.  The smoke-free sky put on a pink sunset show which was enjoyed from a dry and safe home.  

Grumpiness replaced by gratitude. I'm truly grateful for so many special gardening friends and for a multitude of daily blessings!