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A Lesson on Writing, Gardening, and Life from Maya Angelou


“The thorn from the bush one has planted, nourished, and pruned pricks more deeply and draws more blood.”  Maya Angelou Sometimes, I find it interesting that I began to write again at the same time I started to garden. Perhaps, this … Continue reading

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On Becoming a Master Gardener…or Master of the Query


“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With Silver Bells and and Cockleshells and Pretty Maidens All in a row.”  During my year of unemployment, beside finishing The Call, I also took a Master Gardener‘s Class. With a four … Continue reading

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