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David E. Roy  Ph.D.'s avatar

Children learn best by watching & working with adults. The lure is your passion. No coercion is needed. Digging in the moist earth is a sensuous delight. Standing back with pride at their accomplishments.

Janey Bennett's avatar

This essay made me weep. Now, maybe I was tired and vulnerable, but maybe your writing caught my earth-grief and turned on the faucet. I thought you should know. You drew tears.

Robin Schmidt's avatar

Thank you for your support and care for those of us who also support and care. It can seem insignificant and, at times, lonely. Yet when the buds open and a creature can find sustenance from it or when a small critter can find some shelter from the autumn leaves that were left in the garden for their usage, it's also worth it!