Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration. ~Charles Dickens
That’s the view of our home from the garden gate. Since the garden is at the far end of our little farm, we can take everything in from that vantage point and often do. Sometimes when we’re in the garden putzing around, Jeff will say, “look at our farm.” I stop what I’m doing and look with him and it all feels so magical to me. Oh, there are things that need done, the new shed needs paint (not seen in the photo), I’d like to add a nut tree and maybe some fruit trees, etc. etc. Despite those little physical things, there’s a spiritual undercurrent that runs through our home, a bit of magic that just sets my soul on fire. In thinking about that, isn’t that what home should do – set your soul on fire?
Speaking of magic, look at this iris about to bloom at the end of June! It’s a beauty and the only iris out of about a dozen that has shown any signs of actually blooming.
What bits of magic are happening around your home these days?
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The best magic is that I am home, I’m home! I can weed and water in the mornings if I want. Also, I can focus on some projects that I want to do before fall semester.
I have a summer cold and am just thankful that I’m able to work at home and don’t have to punch a time clock every day. There’s just something so wonderful about being able to stay home when I’m sick.