08.22.2023 | Ordinary Tuesday

It is another hot, sticky morning here in the Carondelet Garden.  Once again, up before the sun to get the watering regime started as we fight the heat.  Yesterday was not nearly as bad as we expected.  The cloud cover was a bit of a welcome relief to be sure.  My beautiful Woodland Phlox is no worse for the wear and is looking quite dashing in the garden this morning.

I'm trying to remember to slow down and pay attention to plants, animals, the world around me, people I see every day.  I'm really trying to slow down.  I'm beginning to understand that the overlooked expression of love is paying attention.  The Jesuits always taught us that God is in all things.  If God does indeed dwell in all things and all people, then I need to appreciate and respond to that divine presence.  Yet, I can only do that if I am actually paying attention.  As Paul Simon would sing, "Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. Just kicking down the cobble stones. Looking for fun and feelin' groovy"

It's a great day for feelin' groovy.  Slow down today.  It's good for you especially in this heat and humidity!  Stay hydrated. Stay cool!  Look for some fun!  Feel groovy!  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.