Recharging

I was inspired by Sharon at Mooky's Hood to take a detour for a moment. I have seen her garden, and it is fun to find others that are inspired by the smell of the earth.
Billie, is another one. Her hollyhocks are to die for. Also Laura, recently did some beautiful work on her garden.

I have been attempting to recharge this week,after Life gave me a swift kick recently. I usually do that by going into my garden. This past year, with my daughters illness, I have spent more time than otherwise would be considered normal, researching on the internet. So... the garden has suffered. I prayed the koi would make it through. I knew they were there, but did not have the spirit to tend to them. They don't rub your leg, and bat at your ankle to feed them. Haven't seen much more than the nose of the two large koi. I think they tend to be a bit nervous, because over the years since putting in the pond, a beautiful gray heron has come to have sushi dinners without being invited.

This past week however, I treated myself to a half a dozen new koi about 8" long. Who would have known that fish have a personality. The two large koi have been out and about now, swimming with the newbies. They act like they are old pals. In fact, I just went out to take a few of these photos, and the largest was at the opposite end of the pond where I have a second "fall". He was enjoying the movement of the water. When s/he realized I was there, s/he made a mad dash back to the safety of the lilies. Truly, this one has not shown its face in probably a year, that I know of. Who knows what happens in the dark of night, but never coming up for a feeding. Now every day s/he is grabbing the best of the Floating Pond Sticks.

I am becoming more inspired to tackle the chores that call out my name. It really is a wonderful way to recharge and gather inspiration to come back fresh. To once again do that which so passionately speaks to my heart.