such pretty stretch marks

Such pretty stretch marks! have you ever said that? how does one appreciate them? gingerly,  once one gets past the revolting discovery of their presence.   Take a rose, for instance. how plain she’d be without those streaks. how seductively she sways those hips. how she teases with her intoxicating aroma. close your eyes and … Read more

Savoring Oregon Summers

Succulent strawberries, so shiny they look fake, Drip juicy goodness to stain your favorite t-shirt. They are followed promptly by God’s gift for July birthdays: Ravishing vanilla cake with raspberry filling; As rich, rare, and radiant as my ruby birthstone! Hot on their heels come brilliant bursts of blueberries. I oblige my happy belly, fresh or … Read more

The Hypocrite’s Goose-egg

If there’s anything the Lord made clear, it’s that he strongly dislikes hypocrites. Last night I was one and I sure got what I had coming. I am a gardening nut. I could garden all day and all night if I could. But life interferes. A few days ago, I helped a friend, who has … Read more

I Have Banana Plants for You – 2

As I pulled up the bumpy side-road around 7.18 pm, I could see him looking up and down the road nervously. He waved enthusiastically and hurried up to me after I pulled up, shovel in his gloved right hand. “Well hi!” he greeted happily. He hurriedly took off his glove to shake my hand after he opened … Read more

I Have Banana Plants for You – 1

I dread his calls. My friend Josh is an older gentleman who lives alone in a meticulous house. He is a great guy but overly congenial. He is as set as cement in his ways and worships orderliness. He has a magnificent garden and enjoys sharing plants. I ran into him the other day and … Read more