A rather belated musing this Wednesday morning… I discovered a couple of the leaves of my hardy banana plant (Musa basjoo) have gotten yellow and droopy. I apparently missed giving it the water it needs to stay happy and green. Which prompted the thought that – just like us humans – plants can live and stay alive in a place that doesn’t fill their needs, but they won’t thrive. I’ve since amended my mistake, and upped my watering, and it’s looking fabulous as it reaches for the sky. The truth of this nugget keeps nagging my consciousness, though – can you imagine if all of Earth’s creatures had what we needed, and not just enough to stay alive? What a beautiful world this would be…
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I don’t normally get around to this decorating thing until way later in the game, but this year is different. I wanted it to be done early, because a few days from now, kid number 1 who left us to move to 🇸🇪 is coming back for #christmas . We’re all excited - he’s been missed!! 😃 #christmastree #christmasdecor #decoratingforchristmas #lotsoflights #caturday #lotsofgnomes #christmasgoat #kidcominghome#teasel #seedheads make are fun to include in #holidaywreaths . Those #curlicues are so old world - they remind me of turn-of-the-century ice skates.How’s this for an adorable #cookiejar ? We made her acquaintance yesterday, at our friends’ @mariatdinocencio house. Thanks again for wonderful traditions with wonderful friends! 🥰🍁🦃😊❤️🍁Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We’re off to celebrate with good friends, which makes it very easy on us, with minimal cooking. Cooked up a #tablearrangement instead. Many thanks to kind neighbors for providing the berries. #fallarrangement #thanksgivingIsn’t this some of the most #fantasticfoliage you’ve ever seen? I absolutely love it! Purchased from @cistusnursery earlier this year, it only has a handful of leaves. I’m severely tempted to harvest a few for a Thanksgiving arrangement. They arr so cool - they would totally steal the show. I think this one is called #aspidistratonkanensisspotty . Aptly named, don’t you agree?Some backyard foliage drama this afternoon. I know it was stupid to plant anything with the word ’Giant’ in its name in such a small yard, but I really, really like those black leaves. And with a backdrop of #jasminumfionasunrise it looks even better. Dr Hill wasn’t the only Fiona to brighten my life this week! #pittosporumebonygiant #mybackyard #mygarden #myurbanjungle
Sadly, I’m not sure that’ll happen in our lifetime although that’s not any reason we shouldn’t do our best to make it so. Here’s my WV: https://krispgarden.blogspot.com/2019/08/wednesday-vignette-who-rolled-out.html
Yeah, I keep thinking of the skeletal school curriculae we have here in Portland. In some high poverty schools, the only available middle school elective is ‘Cafeteria assistant’. Can you even wrap your head around that? No wonder kids drop out…
It would be nice, but also miraculous, if we could figure out how to balance resources in the world so that everyone has what they need. Like Kris said, no reason to stop trying.
My WV is here: http://bonneylassie.blogspot.com/2019/08/wednesday-vignette_21.html
I agree – we have to keep trying.
Oh, that photo is lovely! It may be that the plant was wanting (at least temporarily), but the photo itself has is painterly. I’m whining in my post, but it’s hot. 🙂 https://mygardenersays.com/2019/08/21/too-hot-too-cool/
Thanks, Tina – I have since watered it more, and it is doing much better! Such a simple concept – provide what’s needed, and voilà!
Hence the reminder to keep hydrated. Now if I can just remember !
There you go… I have the same problem. I constantly forget to drink!
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A lot to think about here. Some people (and other beings) seem to thrive on so little, and for some too much is not enough. The dividing lines between and within enough & abundance, subsistence & thriving, having what you want and wanting what you have, and so on. Mine’s here: https://amoveablegarden.wordpress.com/2019/08/21/wednesday-vignette-flightless/
Right? It’s mind boggling. I think contentment is a good one to strive for, but like you said – what happens when greed takes over, and too much is not enough…?
What’s really sad is that the resources are there, or could be, but so much of it is tied up in greedy evil people’s hands.
My WV…
http://www.thedangergarden.com/2019/08/wednesday-vignette-latest-in-security.html
Yeah, or in shade-gardeners in denial about how much sun they don’t have… sigh! Finding the sweet spot is key, I think!
Community instead of competition.
Exactly. Call me naive, but I think that – for the most part – is beneficial. 👍
Lovely vignette, and the comments are great, too! Gives me a hopeful feeling. :^)
From each according to their abilities, to each according to their needs.
What is the difference? If we have enough to stay alive, we have what we need.