Longwood on the cheap and an update
by Elouise
I know. It isn’t quite the same as being there in person. But it’s the closest I’ve gotten to Longwood Gardens since last fall. Be sure to turn up the volume so you can hear the birds!
This morning I walked in our neighborhood and saw a few friends from years back. The humidity was atrocious. The birdsong, however, plus all the lovely green leaves were to die for. And yes, I wore my face mask.
I haven’t been out for any great adventures since the first Sunday of March. I’m grateful D is doing all our grocery shopping. Our ages put both of us in the high risk category for Covid-19. My health issues make me a higher risk than D. So I’m here at home virtually every day. I write, walk in the neighborhood, talk to family members on the phone, and keep in touch with our neighbors.
Speaking of family, our daughter turned 50 today! She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon. Our son, his wife and three children live about an hour away. But it might as well be Portland, given Covid-19 restrictions.
Even introverts don’t like being caged. Well….not exactly caged, but I’ve definitely had my wings clipped. I don’t foresee being out and about anytime in the near future.
I felt great relief after I wrote my most recent piece, It feels so good. Resisting Mr. Trump isn’t directly about resisting him personally. It’s about how I choose to spend my time. So I’ve made some choices, and will see how it goes.
I hear people talking about ‘getting back to normal.’ From my perspective, there is no going back to ‘normal.’ Instead, our country has a looming crisis on its hands. It didn’t begin with the current administration. It began centuries ago and has continued unabated ever since. Ignorance about our country’s history is rampant. So is ignorance about science and the way we’ve ignored and put off questions about the planet and our responsibility to look after it and the people who inhabit it.
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the privilege of blogging. When I look back at my beginning posts, I’m stunned by how much you’ve contributed to my life. Some by reading faithfully; others by visiting from time to time; all a great encouragement to me.
Thank you. And may our Creator bless each of you with renewed vision for what you might do with your one, lovely life.
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 29 May 2020
Longwood Gardens video found on YouTube
What a beautiful video and perspective. Thank you and for kind words. Palliative was here Wednesday making some med adjustments.
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You’re welcome, Dave. Praying for the two of you. 🙏🏻 What a strange world this has become. So much heartache. It’s so good to hear from you.
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A wonderful thought Elouise. Birds chirping. Outside is where Carolyn and I are heading today only no face mask. We are going to breathe in the fresh air and work the gardens. Reading your blog has always been a great encouragement to me. Thank you for the kind words.
Blessings to you Tom
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Hi, Tom! We’ve got all kinds of chirping birds in our yard these days. Especially since the little ones are trying out their wings. I hope you and Carolyn had a great day in your fresh air gardens! 🙂 Today it’s sunny, bright and a bit humid. But it beats stormy weather any day.
Elouise
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