Icarus, Compassion and Forgiveness
Icarus, Compassion and Forgiveness. [ thepersianflaw.wordpress.com ] ICARUS Daedalus fashioned two pairs of wings out of wax and feathers for himself and his son. Daedalus tried his wings first, but before taking off from the island, warned his son not to fly too close to the sun, nor too close to the sea, but to follow his path of flight. Overcome by the giddiness that … Continue reading Icarus, Compassion and Forgiveness
Bringing Light To The Shade
With a few gentle rays of sunshine, my secret garden is illuminated by the setting of the sun, and bespeckled here and there along the concrete pathway through the day. Tis become a place resplendent in cool breezes that swirl through on a hot August day, and over the last few months it has become almost a sacred space, atleast for me. I’ve still things … Continue reading Bringing Light To The Shade
Blessing for Sunday
When the first light of sun — Bless you. When the long day is done — Bless you. In your smiles and your tears — Bless you. Through each day of your years — Bless you. from Irish Blessings Continue reading Blessing for Sunday
How Does My Garden Grow?
Her heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high.” ― William Goldman, The Princess Bride “For you little gardener and lover of trees, I have only a small gift. Here is set G for Galadriel, but it may stand for garden in your tongue. In this box there is earth from my orchard, and such blessing as Galadriel has still to bestow … Continue reading How Does My Garden Grow?
The Wheel of the Year – Lughnasadh
Tis the time, the first harvest, when many European Peoples would have celebrated the first fruits of their labour. Some traditions have celebrations centred around walking up hills, and others of grain and bread. Perhaps in truth, over time humans of Northern and Western Europe have just perhaps found ways to gather, and break bread as a community, as the last days of summer begin … Continue reading The Wheel of the Year – Lughnasadh
The Ritual Of The Garden
It’s astonishing how patterned, and straightforward my tastes have become over the years. From a love of wild, blooming nature, to, well, perhaps a more subtle, and by design, perhaps a more natural look at my gardens. When I’ve been out within the wilds, there is symmetry at play, even in the wildest, deepest nooks. It’s there, in the spiral of pinecones, or flocks of … Continue reading The Ritual Of The Garden
Ring Around The River
This forested city, with a river that runs thru, boasts beautiful parks that ring the fringes of the downtown. Each connected to the other by pathways that travel along the winding river walk. Whether the way be paved or ground, one may find your hearts desires. Continue reading Ring Around The River
Trails of Transformation
It stands on the edge of an area of London residents unlovingly once nicknamed “manure park”. This little pocket of paradise is a shining example of what can happen when people get together to turn things around. Euston Park is located in the ‘middle’ of the Coves Subwatershed. The 11-hectare site is a former municipal landfill and now exists as open space. Historical evidence indicates … Continue reading Trails of Transformation
Tis A Sorrel Lot
The last couple years I was living at the lake, I found three four-leaf clovers – Magic Is Alive At The Lake. With each of them, I just remember looking down, and there it was. It always happens the same way. It’s like it stands right out all of asudden. I’m always on the look-out, but not a one since. So, whilst out admiring the … Continue reading Tis A Sorrel Lot
The Shamrock of Lazarus
Some plants can be said to be hardy, others delicate and needy. Orchids can be such a beast, needy. Other houseplants, like Spider Plants and Philodendron’, less so. The Oxalis, well, this lovely gem stands somewhat on its own. It tis BOTH hardy and delicate, though not at all needy. Just water when dry. And…the best part…is it’s difficult to kill. Oh, you may believe … Continue reading The Shamrock of Lazarus
Walks in the City
This last Sunday, the Irish Mutt and I went on another of our long walks. Over the last 8 months I’ve established a couple of routes, and this is hands down my favourite, and for obvious reasons. I am constantly astounded at the beauty this city has to offer. Just a mere 10 minute walk from the city centre, one occasionally comes upon the unexpected, … Continue reading Walks in the City
Going With The Flow
In gardening, one often finds that good design is often dictated too by adaption. The grand old Black Walnut outside my stoop, and all its juglone seeping, creates adversity to many plants. It oozes out this toxin, and all but a few of the woodlanders thrive – so for me this hindrance for some, is a boon. I am a woodland gardener. I love the … Continue reading Going With The Flow
Observations From Eden
There is one journal I’ve kept hidden, but no more. The first entry is dated January 6th 2011, and the last is August 8th, 2012…along the top of the page it reads’, in the same ink, Yuriks Pharm. and a 1-888 number, and a name CHRIS. Such was my life at the time. Yurik’s Pharmacy was the supplier for one of the realities of Tim’s … Continue reading Observations From Eden
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