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Sweet Tooth
I had a rather interesting day yesterday (Sunday).
"The sweet potato plants have arrived, finally!" , my daughter informed me. This the daughter (Emily) who has the sustainable garden farming operation with her husband. "Help!" she says.
So, I drove the 35 miles to their farm to plant 2500 slips of sweet potatoes. While Nate drove the tractor/planter, Emily and I sat on seats 8" from the ground dropping in and covering plants as quickly as we could. It was fun, but stressfull, not to mention uncomfortable. It took us over two hours. Not bad.
Emily was somewhat of a problem child as a teenager. She had (has) two older sisters that set a high standard for success and responsibility. So she became a little rebelious. Nothing serious, but enough to concern her father. Having her mother walk out on the family when she was 9 wasn't easy for her.
But now--what a remarkable young woman she's become! I'm so proud of her. At age 32, she's a great wife and mother, success driven, and fun loving. Plus, she had a good eye for a super husband. I just wish they didn't have to struggle so hard in their business. But that's another story.
I had a chance to talk a bit with my ex-wife, who was there babysitting my (our) grandson. She's separated from and will divorce the man she left me for. And, surprise, surprise, admitted that leaving me for him was the greatest mistake she ever made. She's deeply regreted it for years (it's been 23). However, if she thinks I would ever "take her back", she's gravely mistaken. I feel sorry for her, but that's the extent of it. She's really become a pathetic piece of work. Now in her sixties, she thinks she's wasted the last 20 years of her life, and her future is bleak. Religion is one crutch (and has been for years). Emily and little John is the other crutch. Being a hypo doesn't help.
So, yes, an interesting day it was. Have a great week!
posted on June 6, 2011 5:22 AM ()
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