So, that PotterMore thing I talked about in my last post turns out to be an online game. Ho Hum. Not excited. Seems like a cash grab. And...really, JK Rowling? You act all mysterious, hoping the suspense will build, and THAT's the payoff? An online game? Bah.
Moving on.
It's been such a sad week for me. Monday marked three years since my dad died. So I was already feeling melancholy that day. Then two of my coworkers found out they'd had deaths in the family that same day. One was a death after a long illness. The other was very unexpected and particularly tragic. There's nothing you can say or do to really comfort anyone when they're struck with such a painful loss. So you just feel sad and helpless and awkward. Desperate to help, knowing you can't. Watching your friend hurt. It's just awful.
Nothing soothes my troubles like spending time in the garden. Well, I also find watching Wheel of Fortune strangely soothing. Also: eating cupcakes. But I digress. I find that after a hard day, I really feel more at ease once I've gone out and spent some time with my plants. I don't think I'll ever cease to be amazed and delighted by watching seedlings spring up and flourish. But what I find particularly amazing and delightful are when plants "volunteer." Tomatoes that I had last year dropped seeds in the garden which sprouted on their own with the Spring rains. I have about 14 tomato plants this year - maybe more - in three different varieties. They all just came up on their own. One tomato plant is growing out of a crack in a rock wall. But it's HUGE and healthy and producing like mad. I also have a watermelon plant that came up on its own. And basil that reseeded itself, too! Sometimes just letting nature do its thing yields amazing results. Sometimes letting nature do its thing means rabbits get into your garden and eat the tops off all your adorable baby cucumber plants. So...you know, it's not always perfect. Still, I feel like the garden reaffirms to me that there's a time and a season for all things - both literal and figurative. So, while I mourn with those who have lost, I also have cause to celebrate: babies being born (Congrats to Cassie!), my 3 year old finally deciding to talk after months of speech therapy, husband really close to landing a good job, and Crazy Sister and I getting along better than we have in years.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
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I hope that circle only has good things in store for you.
So sorry about your dad.
And I love hearing about healthy gardens! I'm tickled that the perennials we planted last year actually came up this year -- along with a ton of weeds.
I'm sorry it was a rough week for you. And that Pottermore didn't turn out to be cooler. I DO think there will be some awesome things to it, though, and that it's much more than just a game.
And if you ever want to come start a garden for me, you are more than welcome. :-)
Oh, and my fingers are crossed tight for your husband!
Sorry for your sad anniversary. I understand.
I was PISSED about pottermore too. I was so hoping for a pre-quel. Or...or..SOMEThing. I wish I found solace in my plants....But I find that watching the "seasons" change at Nordstrom soothe me better...like no matter WHAT happens in life, The fall line will ALWAYS come out, and life goes on :)
Maybe you should come up here for a day of MY therapy!
sorry to hear about the sad things, but happy that other things are surprising you with their happiness too - tomatoes that come up on their own are pretty awesome!!
Yep, Pottermore is just another way for JK to make some quick cash, which is good because she is probably low on cash ;-)
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