This morning I’m headed to my brother’s house
on a Beautification Mission.
It feels like the perfect project for me right now.
Number one, it’ll make him happy
but it will also help me overcome my feelings of overwhelm and despair
related to the massive oil spill and calls for more war funding.
Digging in the soil as I talk and laugh with my brother
will be the best remedy for what ails me, I think.
I’m taking plants from my garden:
Including several Red Valerian plants:
© 2010 Tracy Abell
And a whole lot of Bearded Iris bulbs that may or may not be this color:
© 2010 Tracy Abell
I hope to create a lovely oasis of calm and beauty for my brother
who next week is flying to Florida to drive back to Colorado with our mother.
It’s my way of thanking him for being a good guy.
Whatever your mission, I wish you a memorable Memorial Day weekend.
Tracy Abell 
thanks hun!
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I’m betting you’re having a great time just about right….NOW!
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lolz, I did have a good time, but I am at work answering this, so no more fun for me :0)
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you have fun. I am soo envious of people who can garden.
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I did have fun, Tracy. And it’s so nice doing that stuff for him because he doesn’t have huge expectations and perfectionist tendencies about gardening; he wants plants and some color, however he can get it. That I can do!
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Yay!! I’m glad you had fun. It is nice to be able to do something just for fun . . . no expectations. 🙂
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I hope you have some no-expectations fun this weekend, too!
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What a lovely gift, for your brother *and* yourself! Have fun digging in the earth–and regrounding yourself in all that’s most important.
xoxo
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I’m home now. Tired but feeling better after a shower. It was a good day and we worked as a team to make his yard prettier. I forgot to take Before shots but took some after we planted, so now I can compare them to the blooming plants.
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I hope you have a lovely day, Tracy 🙂
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I did have a very nice day, Robin. Thank you. Zippy brought us lunch and then helped dig a little bit, so I was able to get everything done I’d set out to do.
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How nice of you! Those plants look gorgeous and they make me smile! Have a wonderful weekend!
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I’m glad he’s grateful for my gardening because I’m very grateful for his cross-country trip. We had a nice time.
Wishing you a great weekend, too, Debbi!
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What a fine idea and a beautiful thing to do!
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Once in a while I hit on just the right thing. 🙂
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And after you’re done, would you mind coming over to my yard…I’ll even throw in some TJ’s snacks. 😉
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Will Garden for Trader Joe’s Snacks!
I’m on my way………
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Sounds like a great day – and your brother is a mensch for driving with your mom!
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We had a nice time and accomplished much. I’m going back to do a few hanging baskets and put mulch on the new plants, but otherwise, it’s a done deal!
He is a mensch.
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That’s sweet of your brother. Have fun with the gardening project!
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Gardening is a small thing in comparison, but it made him very happy. And that’s always a good thing.
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