Carol A. Hand
Ah, discipline
There are so many unhealthy things I still do
But I’m learning to trust myself and my heart
Learning to be impatiently patient
To finish what I’ve begun
Even on days when the path is unclear
Photo: An Eager Lilac Waiting to Bloom and a New Garden in Need of Loving Care
An early false spring tempts me to put writing aside
There are old gardens to prepare and a rusting building
Begging to be torn down to make space for new life
But I know there are freezing nights and days to come
Both ending and beginning projects too soon
Is ill-advised
Photo: A Someday Garden?
My ancestors remind me of ethics as I work today
“Do things when the time is right”
So I write
With an ending insight in sight
Note: These reflections are inspired by making it to the 75 % point in the first draft of my book – 38 chapters, 358 pages. Yes, I’m counting…
I’m grateful for your continuing patience with my inability to keep up with your posts despite my best efforts during breaks and in the wee hours of the night. Even though I can’t often find words to comment during those visits, your work continues to be an inspiration. Chi Miigwetch (Ojibwe thank you very much).
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Voices from the Margins 
So true; so difficult; so timely. Beautifully said.
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Maria ❤
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What a lovely post. Your words speak to me today, Carol, of the need to wait for the right moment to move ahead with a particular project. Best wishes 🙂
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It’s always a delight to hear from you, Francis. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments.
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Yippee! One of my daughters also counts her progress in everything. by percent complete and percent to go. Of all my children, she accomplishes the most consistently.
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Thank you for your encouraging comments, Belinda. I plan to keep counting 🙂
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Thanks for another swell old homily, Carol. walt and Buster
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Thank you for your kind words, Buster. Best wishes to you and your pappy 🙂
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Carol, all the best with your writing project as you move forward.
Thankfully, last year, I completed my novel in progress and am now in the revision stage. Still more work ahead.
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Thank you for your encouragement, Rosaliene, and congratulations on your accomplishment! I look forward to hearing more about your novel.
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Congratulations on your progress – very impressive! I totally understand the temptation to leave something and start something else 🙂 Thanks for the insight and reminder to keep plugging away consistently to get desired results. Best wishes. 🙂
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Your kind and encouraging comments are greatly appreciated, Hildegard. Thank you 🙂
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We’ll be here! BTW, I love Lilac!
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Thank you, Sojourner. (I love the lilac, too, I just hope it can be patient.)
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I know what you mean. My mother had a huge lilac bush in the backyard. And a surprise freeze would, every once in a while, wreck the show and fragrance.
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I’m having trouble keeping up with things to do in the yard and writing for my blog too. I’m impressed that you have gotten that much done already. Don’t worry about your blog. We’ll all still be here when you return. Love and hugs, Natalie 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Natalie ❤ I'm glad I decided to wait before working on the yard – tomorrow the forecast promises 6-7 inches of snow…
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👍😊❤️
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You are making such impressive progressive. Make time for yourself to rest and refresh and enjoy the oncoming season of renewal as you come into the home stretch.
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Your kindness and encouragement are always such a gift, Bernadette. Thank you ❤
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We’ll be here when you have time – that garden needs you! ❤ you!
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It’s always a pleasure to hear from you Trace. Thank you for your encouragement and kind words. ❤
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