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| Pomegranates and Oranges |
I'm afraid I spent most of Thursday and Friday watching news as coverage of Wednesday night's shooting deaths gave way to the fires that were burning out of control. In between, however, I did a load of laundry, cooked the salmon I had bought, ran the dishwasher and washed some dishes by hand, watered the garden, had friend M prune one of the curry leaf trees when he came to do the garden, did some decluttering, checked with aunt C (her son lives in one of the areas that was threatened by the fire, at one time, but he's OK, she said), spoke on the phone with friend R and neighbor T, video chatted with my daughter, and had someone come out to check on a leaking sprinkler valve.
Today, I am grateful for:
- My daughter
- My home
- Being alive
- Windfalls
- The eucalyptus tree was pruned
What are your plans for the weekend?
Never thought where the word windfall came from until you used it with your fruit. So simple. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it has come to mean more of an unexpected benefit, like winning a lottery, but, I suppose, fruit one doesn't have to do the work of picking from a tree can also be considered a benefit. Maybe, back in the days of lords and serfs, one couldn't pick the fruit from the lord's orchards for ones own use, but, picking fruit that had fallen was allowed? Perhaps that's how it came to be known as a benefit?
DeleteI read about the fires this morning. It's frightening just how quickly they take hold. I hope you and your family are all safe and my heart goes out to those who have lost their lives and those who have lost their homes. X
ReplyDeleteWe are all safe, Jules, thank you. Yes, it is very scary, how quickly it spread! Everything is so dry to begin with and the winds didn't help.
DeleteI'm glad to hear that your area is safe from brush fires.
ReplyDeleteOranges and pomegranates look so good. 😊 This week I bought several pomegranates. One of these days I'm going to plant a pomegranate tree.
I have a long weekend because Veterans Day is a holiday for us.
Thank you, Nil. Yes, we are safe.
DeleteI'm glad you were able to buy some pomegranates. You could try growing the seeds, but, I've read that the fruit from plants grown from seeds don't taste the same as the original fruit from which they were grown, that cuttings work better. When you plant your pomegranate tree, plant it in the front garden, near the entrance, for good luck! That's what I was told by the monks who gifted me with the plant when I first bought my house! :)
I'm glad you have a long weekend. I hope you take the time to relax, as well as getting things done. :)
Hi Bless, That's interesting, what the monks told you. I would like to plant a pomegranate tree in my front garden. They really get huge here, though. I'm glad that you are okay during these fires. I just saw the stories last night. The damage is frightening. It sure makes me feel thankful for the small things. Like you, I am glad that I had my trees trimmed a few months ago. Take care of yourself...
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to plant a pomegranate tree in your front garden. You can keep it pruned so that it doesn't get too big. Yes, the fires caused a lot of damage, didn't they? I'm glad you are safe and unaffected by them. Glad you got your trees trimmed, too. :)
DeleteYou accomplished so much today. Watching the news and perhaps feeling very anxious by it all, prompted you to work very hard. It must have been the energy you felt from the unease and disquietude.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to benefit from the winds today. (oranges and pomegranates falling from heaven)
Thank you, Susan. I think it was more due to guilt from not doing anything productive, than anything else! Yes, I picked up another orange, the next day!
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