A Quiet Corner

 ~Hello Friends~

Wanted to pop in and say Hi.

I've had another post about ready to go for some time,

but there's something holding me back.

I don't really stress over this any more.

I just roll with it.

We are all aware there is a lot going on all around us.

Wherever you are,

make it someplace you enjoy.

When we moved into the cottage,

there was much to do as there always is when one moves.

I couldn't believe how much "garbage" there was around.

I've picked up so many pieces of plastic and glass, it's crazy.

There was/is this corner behind the summer kitchen 

to the side of the back yard.

It was a complete eye-sore.

Don't believe me?

Here, I'll show you.

(I had already begun picking up rocks.)

Once we got somewhat settled into the house,

I started in on the yard.

It's forever a work in progress, 

but it's now a usable space.

The extra asphalt from the drive was dumped here 

and not leveled.

There was a pile of river rock partially scattered.

There were several railroad ties around the place.

And did you notice the weeds?

It took a ton of work, but it's paying off.

This is as it was this morning 

with projects in process and all (no staging, haha.)

It's not yet all I envision,

but it's getting closer.

My beans are beginning to run up the bean wall

which is to the right in the picture.

By the time we get the really hot weather,

they should be up and providing shade from the west.

If someone stops by, this is often where we end up.

It's been a lesson really.

There are sooo many things I have no control over.

There are so many things I can neither change or even influence.

What I can do is take care of what I do have influence over.

I can make little changes that effect us

and those close to us.

It's a little safe-haven from the rest of the world.

It doesn't mean I'm not aware of what's going on.

It means I am aware and am doing something right here

where it matters.

That's what I can do so I'm doing it.

Is it perfect?

Nope.

Is it more than or better than doing nothing?

You betchya!

If the world is making you feel helpless,

make a change you can see and feel even if it's a small one.

Then do so again tomorrow.

Soon instead of a pile of asphalt, rocks, and weeds,

you'll have a little oasis to retreat to when you need a break.

You'll make a change.

Take heart and be well dear friends~