Random Thoughts

On Cultivation:

I was outside watering and fertilizing my garden this morning. It was very satisfying to see the first fruits of my labor (green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers) starting to show. Yay! I can't wait to harvest.

On the First Day of Summer:

Forget June 21st. My first day of summer this year was Sunday, June 13th. That was the day I made my first salsa fresca of the season. The tomatoes at the farmer's market are really, really good so far this year. Can't wait to make salsa with my homegrown tomatoes. Next up: gazpacho and tomato pie. It's been tomatoes and toast for breakfast almost every day now.

On Nature:

The new bird feeder sure causes a big mess on my back porch but the influx of birds to my yard has been worth it. Last Friday, while sitting outside in the afternoon, I was treated to a visit by finches, robins and blue jays, all coming over for a bite. They were accompanied by a hummingbird, a butterfly and a lizard who all seemed to enjoy the sanctuary that my back yard provides.

On Ex-Friends:

I have a friend who broke up with me last year. I didn't delete her from my phone but her name is so similar to someone else that I know that I have accidentally dialed the ex-friend twice in the past week and a half. Should I delete this contact? It seems so cold and final. But, then, she was the one that decided to end it...

On Friends:

Your best friends will love you for the person you are, not the person that you wish you were. Always be true to yourself and you will never be alone.

On Faith:

If you believe that something is true and it gives you comfort, then it is true. It does not matter what others do or do not believe. Spirituality can be found anywhere. Art, nature, meditation - these are the places I go to find peace.

On Aging:

My birthday is on Friday. Another year gone by but I don't feel any older. Okay, maybe a little. My middle is softer then it used to be. But my spirit is the same. Yesterday, a friend commented to me, "We all end in the grave." Aging is just part of the journey. I do not fear getting older. It's going to happen whether I like it or not.

On Laughter:

Do it. A lot. That's all I have to say about that.

Final Thought of the Day:

The thing that you seek is also seeking you.