Spring has come and gone, just as the Spring floods (terrible flooding) and the 4th of July celebrations, and Summer is upon us full force! It has been really quite humid and hot as of late, and even now as I sit on my back porch writing. But despite the heat and humidity, I feel blessed for beauty around me... and quite thankful for iced tea and the occasional cool breeze as well!
As I gaze around my garden, I see many new plants that I've never seen in my garden before, many of which could be considered "giants" if I were but a wee faery or elf. I'm confident that most of them were planted when the house was built back in the Victorian era of 1907, yet they have laid domant for years, that is... until the spring rains came this past June and continued to rain for days, flooding everything!
Now they have come back to life after their long slumber, and many are quite colorful and pretty too! Columbine, thistle, oak, and primrose reaching towards the sun while gently swaying in the summer breeze, and proving that if you open your eyes and heart, you will always find that something good can come from the worst circumstances!
Im so happy to see that Mother Nature has opened her arms, and beckoning the wildflowers to bloom, and the faeries and woodland creatures to come out from hibernation to enjoy the warm of the sun, and to frolick and play! Each morning Im greeted by dancing pink bleeding hearts and the graceful bobbing and bowing of the bearded iris! Even my ancient white oak tree is rejoicing under the sun as its almost possible to see him stretch out his woody arms towards the sky and unfurling his leafy fingers. Ive even noticed that patch at the base of the great white oak where the enchanted door lies, has been carefully cleared of debris as if someone had swept it in preparation of setting out the welcome mat. It wasnt difficult at all to have myself a second cup of tea and spend a little more time sitting under the great white oak and enjoying the sights, smells and sounds!
Spring has indeed finally sprung, and life is quite busy in my little enchanted garden!
May you find peace, harmony and great joy in your garden!
Its been a while since Ive posted, but Ive been away, and mostly occupied, with the day to day workings of making handcrafted things and selling them to travelers who happen upon my peddlers cart, and now that things have slowed down a wee bit.... I thought I would put out my campfire, pack up my trinkets and head back to the beloved little hovel that I call home!
Its a small place, but then Im a woman of a somewhat small stature (just tall enough as to milk my miniature goat without the need of a steeping stool), and its all Ive ever known and the place I look forward to when Im far, far away.
I managed to earn a few coins during my travels from hurried travelers who took pity on a small woman supposedly stranded all alone on such a long country road, and that was just about all there were these past couple weeks.... apparent strangers to these lands, traveling to or fro I could never determine, and always in such a hurry to get to the place they know nothing about. Thank the heavens for my trusted goat, Oolie, who kept me company during these past weeks, and truly was a cherish companion.
But Im now home again, and enjoying a hearty bowl of stew by the warmth of an small yet comforting fire.... and the morrow I shall count my blessings, as well as my coins, and plan out my next adventure!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 10:30 PM CST [General]
Greetings! I am very new to this community of enchanted and magical beings, and wish to simply say hello! I hope to get to people and make many friendships along the way.
