Christiana- The voice, longing, depth, and vastness in the words you strung together here, especially when you said: "I thought I had escaped the empty-nest syndrome, but I’m bereft with my family gone, scattered. Is the garden a stand-in for my kids? My dad? My ex? The feeling I had until a few years ago of an intact family? The kids are in their early 20s; they’re launched and busy contending with adulthood. My dad died a few years ago. Sunday suppers have gone by the wayside," --really speaks to the deep rumble that exists between human and environment, built and natural. There's something very timeless about your reflection. It's almost undefeatable in its ability to reflect on defeat. I appreciate this. Hope you're well this week, Christiana? Cheers, -Thalia
Thank you for your kind reply, Thalia, and for reflecting my words back at me, and for your inquiry as to my wellness this week. I am well! I love your observation and insight about the interplay between humanity and the natural environment of which we are a part. XO
Christiana- The voice, longing, depth, and vastness in the words you strung together here, especially when you said: "I thought I had escaped the empty-nest syndrome, but I’m bereft with my family gone, scattered. Is the garden a stand-in for my kids? My dad? My ex? The feeling I had until a few years ago of an intact family? The kids are in their early 20s; they’re launched and busy contending with adulthood. My dad died a few years ago. Sunday suppers have gone by the wayside," --really speaks to the deep rumble that exists between human and environment, built and natural. There's something very timeless about your reflection. It's almost undefeatable in its ability to reflect on defeat. I appreciate this. Hope you're well this week, Christiana? Cheers, -Thalia
Thank you for your kind reply, Thalia, and for reflecting my words back at me, and for your inquiry as to my wellness this week. I am well! I love your observation and insight about the interplay between humanity and the natural environment of which we are a part. XO
Glad you’re well, Christiana.