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| Along our canal |
No, I’m not talking
about a modern communication device. The last several days, after waiting for
weeks, I have been able to enjoy the bounty of the weeds along our canal. And
that is simply amazing to me. Simple and amazing. These bushes also grow all
over our yard – since I do not invest enough time in taking care of our yard.
But along the canal, my
two-time-a-day walk with our dog, Snuffles, brings me past these Sleeping Beauty
bushes. You know the story: the princess pricks her thumb on a spinning wheel
and falls into a deep sleep (instead of dying as was designed). The kingdom
falls asleep until a prince from outside the kingdom can finally tear his way
through the terrible thorn bushes to find his true love sleeping. Those bushes.
And yes, they can be
pretty intimidating when they get growing. But it is just amazing what kind of
bounty they provide. I like blakberries. And even if I have to risk the
stinging nettle, spiders and thorns, I enjoy picking a handful for my morning yoghurt.
What I enjoy most, however, is the fact that this is found along the canal,
available to any who will see it. And it is considered a pest, a bother to
most.
Sleeping beauty, bounty
that is simply amazing. Thank you Father.
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