I understand that a plan of any undertaking has to be definite and plans have to be clear. Actions must be taken. Failure is to be avoided. But, the plan must be fluid. It is easy to confuse definiteness with rigidity. We are making definite progress. We had a general idea and when a step is taken new possibilities arise which were unforeseen. Rigidity causes blindness. Real progress requires definiteness and action and fluidity.
Becky was blown away when she saw the new grill. She was standing on the spot of the former grill, which in this photo, was in the middle of the patio between the table and the swing. She looked around and said, "Put the table right here!" She gestured lengthwise parallel to the house and said, "Put it here, this way, right in the middle." With the grill over there I agree totally. This location is better than under the tree. It feels like a final decision.
This experience inspires me. Our marriage gives me part and gives her part. The two parts work together and make a greater whole. Trust, hope, faith and love are the true ingredients of success. These are things that come alive in activity. Causing these things to come alive are like doing anything worthwhile - it takes work - a labor of love.
So with a slight course adjustment, we sail on, more sure of our way.
Urban essay: A landscape, grounds keeping photo journal of transforming a weed lot into a garden. A "How we are doing it from scratch" web log. Topics include: grounds keeping, gardening, planning, landscape construction design, materials, equipment and supplies. Tools for lawn and turf care, tools for gardening, tools for landscape construction, and tool maintenance. Sources for tools and equipment, product evaluations and price comparisons. Garden project cost accounting.
Monday, September 14, 2009
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