I had an intense but beautiful morning that started with my feet hitting the ground so quickly I wasn’t able to get outside until about 2 pm. Wow did that feel weird.
When I cleaned out my craft supplies not too long ago I found some faery garden items. Putting those in place was my primary mission when I stepped out into this sunny, windy, chimes-dancing day. This mini homestead in the heart of my own mini homestead brings me great joy.
Today I added some extra pebbles and a small pond for the tiny ducks and geese. Can you see the coop next to the red mushroom? Can you see the magical blue water in the pond?
I believe with all my child heart that when humans are not paying attention to this special space it is full of life and laughter. I believe that with the same heart that believed my dolls and stuffed animals came to life at night when child me was sleeping. You cannot prove me wrong, so don’t even bother trying. (Also, not that most of you would ever try to steal someone else’s joy, but if you would do that, stick around so maybe your sad heart will heal.)
Of course while I was outside I paid attention to who is blooming in the garden. The first echinacea blooms are shining. The pink one stands next to the gazing ball and the plant is more than 3 feet high. The daisy circle has returned, a living crown for this little patch of earth. And the bees are dining on all of the flowers, but it seems especially the milkweed today.
I love these gorgeous orange, red, and yellow flowers but always misname them. Wanting to finally get it right, I checked the ID for them. Then double triple quadruple checked because the commonly used name is offensive and we should all know better.
From now on, I will call it Firewheel.
I hope you will too. I also hope you will read this insightful, informative, intellectually and spiritually relevant substack written by Peter Derrico.
Each one of us carries part of the burden of making our world a better place. We simply must take personal responsibility for making change happen when we learn where it is necessary. Being mindful of language choices is one way to do that.
Peace out and much love from the Bear Path.
