One spinach seedling is up!
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Helmut Kohl's B-Day!
Okay, how strange is this? I decided to read a bit about Helmut Kohl, and would you believe today is his birthday? So I guess the Berlin Wall topic isn't so random after all-- there is a connection! ;-)
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More plantings...
I'm having a difficult time getting going today, but I have done a bit of gardening. I planted 8 each of two types of carrots, plus chard and mesclun. I gave up on the idea of a container for the mesclun and just used a square in the raised bed. It won't be as conveniently located, but at least I won't delay getting the seeds in the ground any longer.
I also watched a library-borrowed documentary on the Berlin Wall. Sort of a random topic, I suppose-- but having lived in West Germany for 3 years and poked my toe defiantly into No Man's Land somewhere on the German-German border during a school trip, it's a topic of interest to me. I remember writing to Helmut Kohl for an assignment in grade school and coloring in programs for a ceremony to which various dignitaries would be invited; we were erecting new flag poles so that both the American and West German flags could be displayed on our campus. Years later and back in the U.S., I remember being in Mr. Jordan's physics class when one of his former students dropped in and shared news about the Wall's dismantling-- the people were tearing it down! The documentary was filmed for the History Channel and shares the story of the Wall and of some of the people who successfully escaped from the GDR. I enjoyed hearing their stories (and the German language spoken-- I don't understand it, but it's familiar to my ear).
I also watched a library-borrowed documentary on the Berlin Wall. Sort of a random topic, I suppose-- but having lived in West Germany for 3 years and poked my toe defiantly into No Man's Land somewhere on the German-German border during a school trip, it's a topic of interest to me. I remember writing to Helmut Kohl for an assignment in grade school and coloring in programs for a ceremony to which various dignitaries would be invited; we were erecting new flag poles so that both the American and West German flags could be displayed on our campus. Years later and back in the U.S., I remember being in Mr. Jordan's physics class when one of his former students dropped in and shared news about the Wall's dismantling-- the people were tearing it down! The documentary was filmed for the History Channel and shares the story of the Wall and of some of the people who successfully escaped from the GDR. I enjoyed hearing their stories (and the German language spoken-- I don't understand it, but it's familiar to my ear).
Friday, April 2, 2010
Good Friday Video
This awesome video shows God's power to transform people's lives in real, important, and dramatic ways. The link will take you to Sojourn Church's blog post to view Stories of Change. (To avoid disruptions when viewing, you may want to turn HD off.)
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Spring Photo Session
I had to nap about 3 hours in the middle of the day. I feel much better now-- so much so, that I can't really focus on Jesus' crucifixion in the heavy way that some Christians seem to be doing. (I am thinking particularly of something I heard on the radio that didn't sit well with me.)
I am deeply grateful for the love and forgiveness of God, but I'm so caught up in all this new spring life. I don't think He requires that heaviness either. I find NO contradiction in calling this GOOD Friday. He paid a heavy price, but it was one He paid willingly and gladly. Hebrews 12:2 says that Jesus, "for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." If He hadn't paid that price, where would I be now? I needed it, He did it, and it's okay to rejoice in His love and goodness and power.
I had to do an errand today, and afterwards I went on a photo spree around town. I've been seeing some beautiful blooms as I've driven around, but today, I STOPPED and tried to capture some of it. So, what follows is my little "photo essay". (Now, I just need some dogwood and redbud photos.) Hope you enjoy! ;-)
I am deeply grateful for the love and forgiveness of God, but I'm so caught up in all this new spring life. I don't think He requires that heaviness either. I find NO contradiction in calling this GOOD Friday. He paid a heavy price, but it was one He paid willingly and gladly. Hebrews 12:2 says that Jesus, "for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." If He hadn't paid that price, where would I be now? I needed it, He did it, and it's okay to rejoice in His love and goodness and power.
I had to do an errand today, and afterwards I went on a photo spree around town. I've been seeing some beautiful blooms as I've driven around, but today, I STOPPED and tried to capture some of it. So, what follows is my little "photo essay". (Now, I just need some dogwood and redbud photos.) Hope you enjoy! ;-)
Tulip Magnolia
My favorite-- The color restores my soul!
Star Magnolia
Magnolia - Not particularly spring-y, but I love its form.
Forsythia-- a golden fountain
Lots of Seedlings!
Yesterday, I saw the first radish seedling (Early Scarlet Globe), and this morning there are four more above ground including the French Breakfast variety.
As of this morning, all the leaf lettuce is showing one or more sprouts: Black-Seeded Simpson, Salad Bowl, and Bibb.
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As of this morning, all the leaf lettuce is showing one or more sprouts: Black-Seeded Simpson, Salad Bowl, and Bibb.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Addictive Photography!
I had no idea that I was going to be so interested in taking pictures of every landscape feature I see!
On the other hand, when I was a kid living in Savannah, Georgia, I took a photo of the oak tree (which we nicknamed Sarah) in our yard-- it looked like it had a face. I also took a sunrise picture over the Rhein in Bacharach, Germany, when most of the other kids in my sixth-grade-class were taking shots of each other mugging for the camera. Maybe I shouldn't be so surprised at my focus on the scenery after all. ;-)
My few readers are lucky that my camera's batteries ran out while I was on my morning walk-- otherwise, y'all might feel like a captive audience at a slide show of someone's vacation!
I do think Kentucky is a beautiful place-- especially in the spring!
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On the other hand, when I was a kid living in Savannah, Georgia, I took a photo of the oak tree (which we nicknamed Sarah) in our yard-- it looked like it had a face. I also took a sunrise picture over the Rhein in Bacharach, Germany, when most of the other kids in my sixth-grade-class were taking shots of each other mugging for the camera. Maybe I shouldn't be so surprised at my focus on the scenery after all. ;-)
My few readers are lucky that my camera's batteries ran out while I was on my morning walk-- otherwise, y'all might feel like a captive audience at a slide show of someone's vacation!
I do think Kentucky is a beautiful place-- especially in the spring!
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