Category: Sunflowers

Enjoying the Simple Things…

On By CandeeIn Animals & Birds, My Garden, Nature, SunflowersLeave a comment

The Coronavirus has hit everyone hard in different ways. For me, it stopped me in my tracks regarding travel. I had eleven weeks of international travel planned for 2020, all of which had to be cancelled. My job has radically changed as well, switching from traveling all over the United States conducting face-to-face trainings, to virtual trainings. In the beginning I felt stuck…not just stuck at home, per se, but stuck because I couldn’t really adventure anymore…or so I thought!

Very early on, I set up my “Camino CornaVirus Walking Challenge,” and that helped out A LOT! It got me out of the house every day, and it kept me active. As my life has changed over the last several months, I’ve tried especially hard to pay strong attention to the little silver linings or blessings that we sometime seem to miss in the hustle and bustle of our regular lives…

I’ve gone to several farmer’s markets, nurseries, and orchards in the area lately. I’ve been trying to enjoy the fruits of summer. Check it out…that’s sun brewed tea and mint from my garden! I’ve also enjoyed local tomatoes & my home grown dill.
Since I’m home this summer instead of traveling for work & pleasure, I’ve been able to plant and take care of a tomato plant, and a little herb garden. I’m not joking, this is such a thrill for me!
I call my tomato plant, TomTom, and I hope that he will be a good producer! I’ve already counted eight itty-bitty tomatoes so far!
I’ve enjoyed relaxing in my yard—I’ve gotten a lot of reading in this summer!
These sunflowers were a surprise…we planted sunflowers last year in the side yard. The birds must have dropped seeds in the back of the yard, so we let them grow. One set of flowers is growing out of our compost bin!
I’ve enjoyed hanging out in Debbie’s back yard and spending time with her…
I found and collected wineberries…
And of course I’ve enjoyed walking….lots and lots of it!

Does everything seem different, and does life feel uncertain at times…yes, but I’ve learned that I can still adventure and enjoy the summer, even though it’s much closer to home!