Building Community

I often wonder why it is so difficult to build community.  And then I remember that we are all so busy.  We work all day and then we barely have time to eat, keep house, go to all the meetings that we have volunteered for and find enough time to sleep.

BUT, there are times when it is right to follow my gut and just reach out.  I found an old address book today.  It has been in my stuff for a very long time.  And I found one name in particular who I have been trying to get back in touch with for a very long time.  I have tried to connect with her on Facebook, but couldn't find her.  I have Googled her many times.  I have looked her up on Dexknows.  All of that failed.  And I couldn't find a phone number today either, but maybe...just maybe after 20 years a phone call would have been too much of a surprise!!  But I was able to confirm that she still owns the home.  That was a bit tricky, but I figured it out and was able to confirm it.

And then I sat down and wrote her a little letter.  And I invited her to reconnect with me.  What do I have to lose?  Really?  I mean, if she chooses not to, then I can either choose to be disappointed, or I can choose to be proud of myself for trying!  I believe I will do that latter.

Is there someone in your life who you would like to reach out and reconnect with?   Listen to your gut...it just might be the right time.

Our new bed is in!

Thanks to my sweet husband, we have a new raised bed!  Pictures to follow!

The chickent got moved to a dirt area of the garden and I am finding that they are very happy to wallow in the open dirt and old leaves that were there.  So fun to see them. 

Thats all for now.  Hope you have a wonderful Monday!