Anyone who was with me at
TalkingPlants knows I spend a lot of time botanizing in and around the
Columbia Gorge. With the current snow pack and only the hint of spring buds, the botanizing's on hold. Which is a good thing. Time for the big picture, the quiet of the forest, where what
isn't visible is as powerful as what is.
Together with my hiking buddy Jeanette Cummings (who is also my chiropractor, thank you Jesus), we headed out to one our favorite spots just past
Multnomah Falls. What I didn't talk about during our trek and what I'm not writing about now is how sad and bereft I've been feeling about losing my job.
But even as the last door closed -- and yes, it did hit me on my way out, thank you -- others have opened. If you haven't already read it, allow me to point you to
a recent comment by Jarrod Henry from Nashville (you'll have to scroll down), who was as much of a stranger to me as you are -- until he opened his door.
Anyone who was with me at TalkingPlants knows I spend a lot of time botanizing in and around the Columbia Gorge. With the current snow pack and only the hint of spring buds, the botanizing's on hold. Which is a good thing. Time for the big picture, the quiet of the forest, where what isn't visible is as powerful as what is.
Together with my hiking buddy Jeanette Cummings (who is also my chiropractor, thank you Jesus), we headed out to one our favorite spots just past Multnomah Falls. What I didn't talk about during our trek and what I'm not writing about now is how sad and bereft I've been feeling about losing my job.
But even as the last door closed -- and yes, it did hit me on my way out, thank you -- others have opened. If you haven't already read it, allow me to point you to a recent comment by Jarrod Henry from Nashville (you'll have to scroll down), who was as much of a stranger to me as you are -- until he opened his door.
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Beautiful pictures, sentiments and comments.
ReplyDeleteBefore the American Moxie series and your poignant end to it, yours was just another beautifully clear female voice that I heard on my daily dose of NPR. Since your layoff was announced I've come to know more of you and your personal story.
I'm sorry for your termination, but am enjoying the blog and have become a follower of it and of you.
If you would like some lighthearted reading, come see my blog(s)--see my profile--I also have links to a number of other fiction blogs.
Take care Ketzel...
Doug
(aka Agent Rusty Bones)
Ketzel, my corgi likes to take me for walks at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. He doesn't chase the ducks but he does enjoy making them scatter now and then. On our trip yesterday, despite the frost and chill, I noticed the daffodils had broken the soil top. I smiles.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news reporting, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteAww.. now you're going to make me blush :)
ReplyDeleteKetzel,
ReplyDeleteI hope that the doors open widely for you!
I've been in the same 'profession' for a long time, and I know I'd grieve, too, for the loss of identity, and place in the world, that I currently have, however humble.
But, in mid-life, to be pushed a little bit into unknown territory, I hope that's going to be a good thing for you. I have high expectations!
Lisa
Dear Ketzel,
ReplyDeleteI like you retreat to nature when I am feeling down. I hope that you feel a little better after your lovely hike, and as always, I am thinking of you.
Mo.
Hi Ketzel,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time responding to a blog. I wish you the very best to you in all you do.
In your last piece on NPR, you talked about a man who worked for a gardening company. He was an ex-prisoner who worked for a gardener. He mentioned that he didn't have money to buy clothes and I wanted to make a donation. Can you help me get in touch with him? Thank you, Lisa
Lisa - His name is Harry Jenkins and the best way to reach him is through Christy Webber at Christy Webber Landscaping in Chicago. They're easily found online.
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