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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Memorial to Skepticism

I went back in the archives and found a picture of the second grill I built. The pictures are from a study for what I, and others, thought at that time was impossibly out of reach; a plan to fence in the back yard. At the time it seemed like an empty endeavor, planning for a fence, but I went ahead with the plan, anyway. We call the fence the "Maryann Ragsdale Memorial Fence." She was a good soldier.
Next in importance after the fence is the gravel screenings which is the base of the patio and other areas. I found the post in the archives where I introduced the gravel screenings. I LOVE THIS STUFF!  Here is the picture:

This whole gardening thing for me began as physical therapy for a debilitating back injury. Some, including some of the Doctors, supposed I would never be able to really walk or be able to live without a great deal of pain. Now the garden has become an important part of my life and an avenue of contribution to the tribe. I think I have grown deaf to the skepticism of others towards me. I have come a long way in a short time. I feel like I have only begun to work.
If I have ever been skeptical of your dreams, I give you my sincere apologies.

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