Sometimes people get a reputation for things. for example, a very dear and old friend of mine used to describe her mother as a ‘smile on legs’ and everybody knew her for her sweet and embracing nature. I know people who have a reputation for being the exact opposite of my friend’s mother. I have … Continue reading garden
beauty
fool’s gold
only a fool believes that love will win out in the end. only a fool hopes that people really do have hearts of flesh and that they will care enough to care beyond themselves. only a fool longs for forgiveness and graciousness that wash out all trace of hurt and pain. only a fool attempts … Continue reading fool’s gold
recycle
there is nothing in nature that it does not bring to life and take back. everything natural is recyclable. everything is born, lives its life, dies and is reborn again and again new life out of old. only what humanity produces defies the process ... only what humanity produces upsets the balance ... only humanity … Continue reading recycle
input
‘What we put in is what we get out’ I told my young son. “so why does everyone put so much rubbish into the world?” he replied. ‘that’s not what I meant’ I laughed back and he looked at me with serious eyes and said “well maybe you should have” and as he went out … Continue reading input
roses
For years I have grown roses. not as well as I would like to, but it seems that they are able to grow even despite all that I do or don’t do. often, I pick them for my wife. the ones she likes best are the old red ones that have an amazing scent. last … Continue reading roses
colour
my young son asked me 'why did God make us all different colours? why didn't he just make us all the same? he made us all the same on the inside, so why did he make us all different on the outside? if we were all white then there wouldn't be so many fights'. my … Continue reading colour
cracked not broken 