There are many signs that spring is here to stay. The red cardinal bird appears more often in my garden, although he still evades being photographed. A group of five young boys in the neighborhood around the DMZ garden helped me build the first raised bed or mound today in the DMZ garden. As we were completing it the sound of the ice cream truck could be heard. One of the boys had a tough time selecting one of the offers but finally did and we all enjoyed our treat. Despite my bad back I was able to do more planting today in the garden and hopefully over the Memorial day weekend will finish more of the planting. The Milwaukee Brewers now have won two games in a row and the Green Bay Packers had a spring practice today. Schools are finishing and students are graduating. I lost a bet with my wife today and now really have to clean my bedroom dresser and office. Spring-cleaning is here.
I must admit that the sun and light of spring really enlivens my spirits. Despite even moments of suffering, back pain, hearing from an ill friend, or moments of sorrow like hearing today about the death of an old friend, spring is full of hope:hope for the perfect garden, the Brewers winning many games, and catching up on tasks.
Hope was the theme of my GATE journey to Venezuela last April. Tonight I started to record on www.nonviolentworm.org in pictures and words this experience. It is called Risen in Venezuela and begins with the hope of spring, hope that the other travelers on this journey from Canada and American will contribute. Hope is a sure sign of Spring.
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