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May 28 2008

Out, Out Yellow Spots

I'm trying to have a vacation—really I am. I'm just not very good at turning the working me off and going into relaxation mode.

Part of the problem is that I returned from Saskatoon exhausted but with all sorts of enthusiasm for my new job and a tremendous desire to talk about what I had learned. The other part is that Idon't really have much in the way of plans for this week, other than to recover from my old job and maybe do a little gardening.

I hate gardening.

I want to love it; more than that, I know I should love it. Who doesn't love flowers and the smell of fresh turned earth? Apparently me.

It doesn't help that I have neighbours who are determined to make their own yard into a showcase and who seem to spend hours staring at my dandelions. Those dandelions were supposed to be gone by the time I returned from the conference. I bought Ron all sorts of chemical poisons before I left and gave him clear instructions regarding my expectations in this area, but he hates gardening too.

I am in the process of talking myself into taking a pro-dandelion/anti-chemical position. After spending four days talking to people with high ideals who are working hard on environmental issues as they relate to community building and economic development, I should be able to accomplish this.

I'm working on it. I just don't find it relaxing.

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#1 28 May 2008 - 03:30

LOL. Love the pro-dandelion posture. I'm with you on this one. I LOVE dandelions. In an age where wildflowers have become politically correct, why not the sweet and simple dandelion?

You will remember how to relax, right about the time that Monday morning rolls around ; )

InMyLife

#2 28 May 2008 - 03:40

Dandelions are great in salads, and make great wine! Go dandelions!!

JustMe63

#3 29 May 2008 - 20:14

yeah. well. we have not poisoned the crap out of our yard for a couple years now, due to the cats, etc. and we're full of dandelions and other stuff as well. not sure if we're going to break down and do the chemical thing or not. but it's back to being discussed, and i am not proud. so far, we just keep mowing. and mowing. and yanking here and there.