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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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Patience in Light and Shade – A Lesson From My Garden


“A man has made a start at least on understanding the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” D. Elton Trueblood Yesterday was perfect. It was a day … Continue reading

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