It's now safe to turn off your computer.

Would it seem that some, myself included, have spent too much time at their computers lately? Those of you who 'post and run' due to very busy schedules, may not understand what I'm about to say and maybe I'm in the minority here but since this is a place to discuss, I'm interested in other points of view.

I believe I will venture out into the garden tomorrow. I've been compelled recently, as many have, instead, to watch the unfolding horror on the television and surf around reading related stories, etc.. I do so feel for the people this tragedy has affected. And our country. We are all in this together. United we stand divided we fall.

I think I need a change of scenery. My garden hasn't changed, except for the colors. I may have, though. I think I've absorbed more than enough for the time being. The quiet time alone doing what I love, will be, hopefully, cathartic. My mind will be able to sort thoughts without distraction. I will most likely come to some important conclusions. It will be good.

I will weed, dig, divide, transplant and so on. The time will pass without me realizing it. Once again I will feel normal, maybe. I may find in fact something has changed. I will deal with it as it comes.

I will also think about the reason I came to this gardening site in the first place. Which was to find like minded people. We humans are so unique. So different from each other in alot of ways, yet also alike.

I'm going to try to be a more tolerant person. I know there are those who are and have been tolerant of me. It's the very least I can do in a time such as this. You'll be in my heart.

Let Freedom ring!
Justice will rule!

Hey, Calluna --

You're so right about needing a change of scenery - I can relate! Got out with a friend and haunted a few antique shops, walked in the sunshine, and giggled with her 1.5 year old little boy. It was just what the doctor ordered!

I think we all could benefit from stepping back from the computer, the TV and the radio and, as my friend puts it, "going outside and getting the stink blown off of us".

:o) Kimberley

I know how you feel! My emotions have been on overload and I have had to turn off the news and avoid controversial subjects so that I do not vent my frustrations on innocent bystanders. I have been working 6 days a week but told the boss he would just have to take over for me an extra day this week so I can spend some quiet time at home. DH and I are taking off Monday morning for the solitude of the mountains and I am going to spend the day taking pictures in the woods away from everything. So if you do not see a post from me Monday have no fear I shall return!

Ya'll come on over to my house and let your hair down,party,relax...but remember the doggie biscuits...my kids are VERY spoiled!!

Hey Ginger - How about Pupperoni's? I went to a garage sale with my dog yesterday and the lady fell in love with my little cheagle (chow/beagle). She just *had* to go back into her house and bring out a treat. Sarah sure loved that Pupperoni...I'm afraid I might have to buy a box now!

Ginger H,
Thanks for the invite, do you need any weeding done? It's therapy for me in a crazy kind of way. I have some dog biscuit recipes I could look for, too.

calluna I felt exactly the same!! You couldn't have put it any better!! Two days ago we just got into the car and drove. Didn't really plan on going anywhere, just driving in the country. We went for miles. It helped so much :-)