Planting it ForwardToday I want to publicly thank those generous people who, at some time or another, planted tulip, daffodil, jonquil and/or hyacinth bulbs in Lincoln! Thank you - for planting it forward! As I drive down the street, I can't help but notice the gorgeous vivid living color displays of these spring flowers. They justify my slow travel speed (that's right, I drive under the speed limit these days) and take my mind off the price of gasoline. The beauty of these flowers helps me stay "in the now" or "in the moment" but sometimes I catch myself wondering how the planter (either last fall or years before) decided which kind of bulbs to bury in the dirt or which colors would get the most attention. On occasion, I attempt to select a favorite color, flower or scheme. Then I realize my job is to observe and enjoy this beauty without worrying about how many more days these gorgeous flowers will be in their annual prime - reflecting sunlight and making me smile.In the past, I have taken my grandchildren around town on May Day with disposable cameras and instructions to photograph their favorite signs of spring. Unable to limit their selection to a few favorites, they took many many shots of the grandeur. Didn't matter; they learned photography skills and we had a great outdoor experience thanks to God and someone planting it forward.
This entry was posted on December 31st, 1969 at 6:00 pm. RSS
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