photo: Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo
Weeds
paying no attention to surroundings
are growing as they want to grow.
This scenery gives a feeling of contentment.
Although stepped on by people,
before we can be aware,
they have lengthened so much that one’s knees are hidden.
In some places
even a person’s body is lost from sight
there are such deep places.
This scenery gives a feeling of contentment.
When able to grow without limit
they should go ahead and spread out.
Even though not attractive
the plentiful flowers should open abundantly.
by Fuyuhiko Kitagawa (b. 1900)
from Anthology of Modern Japanese Poetry translated by Yuki Sawa
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Things I love: justice in all forms; flowers; locally grown food; cloth-diapering; breastfeeding; feminism (99% of the time); outdoor play; beaches; wine; Divine interventions; 4-H and coffee.
Things I loathe: racism; homophobia; toxic crap; misogyny; litterbugs; zombie apocalypse and pitbull-haters.
I've been blogging for several years on dozens of topics- everything from women's health to breed-specific legislation. But the thing I like to write about most is my gardening, food adventures and my kids. I parent one biological son and one adoptive daughter with the best husband in the whole world.
My formal education is in sociology, gender studies, and public policy. I'm also a Lactation Educator and will soon become a Certified Master Gardener.
I started a new blog because I feel like there's a moment happening in my life, where I'm right at the edge of something. Not sure what yet- too soon to tell. But I needed a space and some words to try and get to it. So there you have it. Please be kind. Thanks.
photo: Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo
