Today I learned that I have 900 square feet of full sun in my back yard that is just being used by my dogs as a luxurious bathroom. We have had a garden in this space before but the lack of time and very aggressive grass and weeds made it impossible to keep up with!

To put it lightly 2020 has been a rough year for all of us in some way or another. I personally go from wanting to all the things to wanting to just sleep, not much in between.

Taking on this crazy project myself (ok, ok Chris is helping and the dogs are their for moral support and to dig in the compost), is huge! Every day I do a little bit until I’m tired or too hot because its summer and Texas! Then I rest, and do a little more. There have been very few days this summer when I haven’t at least done something out there. And it’s simple I don’t have to think too hard about picking up a cinderblock, digging a trench, shoveling crushed granite or dirt. The sun for a time feels so warm and comforting as it beats down on the back of my neck and shoulders.

I have a great tan line where my gloves, t-shirt and Chacos have been. it’s almost as awesome as a marching band tan! Little by little this thing is coming together and I hope to have enough veggies to share before the first frost - if we even get one!

I’ll keep posting progress as time goes by…

May you be happy.

May you be healthy.

May you be safe.

May you live in peace and be loved.