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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

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!

14 comments:

  1. Peter, the last photo is awesome, the pink sky - I think this cloud was very high in the sunset rays.
    Happy Friday!

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  2. Grumpiness replaced by Gratitude! Words to live by.
    I want to see what you place in the metal stand.

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  3. This transitional time of year is difficult and challenging in a lot of ways for gardeners. What a nice gift and great photos of the pink sky.

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  4. Kudos to Camille for her excellent timing.

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  5. Love the mood-changing, Tim Burtonesque plant stand. How could you be grumpy looking at that?

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  6. Ah, I'm glad you found something to brighten your day.

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  7. Some days you have to look a little harder for the positives - I'm glad you had a bit of help there. The plant stand is lovely, as is the smoke-free sky.

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  8. Interesting post my friend!

    How nice if your friend to gift you this unique and gorgeous plant
    I truly believe that to deepen friendships plant is a best gift.

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  9. Nice you could make an attitude adjustment. People's thoughtless behavior does get depressing at times. Fast food containets and bottles are regular visitors to my front garden.

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  10. A change in one's attitude is so important. From grumpiness to gratitude for you, from fear to thankfulness for me.

    That last photo is so beautiful!

    Love & hugs ~ FlowerLady

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  11. Counting our blessings is a good cure for grumpiness.

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  12. Grumpiness is bound to strike from time to time but your humorous approach to life shall overcome (with the help of some well-timed gifts from friends).

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  13. I like the idea of a gathering of the minds, um I meant heads on this grand stand. Sometimes fatigue can make us grumpy. It must be quite a shock to the system to get back into work gear. Keep in mind you are certainly blessed.

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