When Bob and I first moved to our Madison County acreage 21 years ago, it was my first experience living in the country. I’d grown up in Des Moines, which—by Iowa standards—is as urban as it gets. My high school was built on land that pastured horses when I was little. And the most popular mall in town stood on property once used for a monastery. With that in mind, the word “city” might have been an exaggeration for Des Moines at that time. Still, my country imaginings of wild animals and rail fences seemed far from our Beaverdale neighborhood home.
Okay I just signed up for yet another Substack account. this resonated with me Deb. I could relate so well to becoming one with the land because that's what happened to me since I've lived here in Eugene by the woods. Being one with the land. I love how you blessed all of nature at the end and how you also sat on stoops with your friends growing up just as we did. Even though we grew up in different places, I'm sure that we also experienced many of the same things as well. After all, we were all kids then. We don't exactly live in the country, but we are on the outskirts of town. close enough for me! Now I notice every little thing that happens. For example, last year at this time, the dandelions bloomed all over and the crocus flowers. This year, nothing has begun to bloom yet. We did have some ice situations. Every day, I walk the circle with my crutch and my boot, and I look for signs of flowers. Have not seen any yet! Thanks for sharing this.
Love this! Yes, get out and walk in the fresh air. I do every day and it grounds me, fills me with wonder. And sometimes it is very cold but the walking warms you.
Okay I just signed up for yet another Substack account. this resonated with me Deb. I could relate so well to becoming one with the land because that's what happened to me since I've lived here in Eugene by the woods. Being one with the land. I love how you blessed all of nature at the end and how you also sat on stoops with your friends growing up just as we did. Even though we grew up in different places, I'm sure that we also experienced many of the same things as well. After all, we were all kids then. We don't exactly live in the country, but we are on the outskirts of town. close enough for me! Now I notice every little thing that happens. For example, last year at this time, the dandelions bloomed all over and the crocus flowers. This year, nothing has begun to bloom yet. We did have some ice situations. Every day, I walk the circle with my crutch and my boot, and I look for signs of flowers. Have not seen any yet! Thanks for sharing this.
Beautiful!
Love this! Yes, get out and walk in the fresh air. I do every day and it grounds me, fills me with wonder. And sometimes it is very cold but the walking warms you.