tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post5605909703217797999..comments2024-03-29T07:43:21.427-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Conversation between God and St FrancisVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-68871269102333046382021-09-29T09:56:07.102-07:002021-09-29T09:56:07.102-07:00💞💞Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-52744702881108575122021-09-29T03:14:05.545-07:002021-09-29T03:14:05.545-07:00You are right, Mariette. Those activities are coun...You are right, Mariette. Those activities are counter-productive.<br /><br />God bless always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-39719577115015464792021-09-28T15:44:10.136-07:002021-09-28T15:44:10.136-07:00Dearest Victor,
There is very GOOD reason in it fo...Dearest Victor,<br />There is very GOOD reason in it for NOT raking the grass off. At least we never have done so. We mulch it so it falls back on the lawn and become nutrients that can be absorbed.<br />Both of us never ever understood WHY people rake up leaves to haul them off. That indeed is the dumbest thing one can do. It is a natural thing of recycling and again using all nutrients left in it. Also it is a cover blanker for tender spring bulbs and other plants that stay dormant during winter, for keeping them moist and alive...<br />Feeling good that at least we're NOT guilty of those two counts.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-79221873569766529022021-09-28T01:54:05.574-07:002021-09-28T01:54:05.574-07:00Broken down leaves do help feed the soil and insec...Broken down leaves do help feed the soil and insects underground. Gardens can require a lot of work but it's nice when they attract various creatures like hedgehogs. <br /><br />God bless you, River.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-72718435900519704302021-09-28T01:51:40.834-07:002021-09-28T01:51:40.834-07:00Lawn clippings are good for making compost too. We...Lawn clippings are good for making compost too. We collect them and leave them to rot at the end of the garden.<br /><br />God bless, Mimi.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-36707054166728354022021-09-28T01:49:47.680-07:002021-09-28T01:49:47.680-07:00Wildflowers tend to attract certain insects and bi...Wildflowers tend to attract certain insects and birds; just like nature intended. Some gardens are too neat and tidy, which is harmful to certain creatures looking for natural shelter and food.<br /><br />God bless, Mevely.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-60405575688178274422021-09-28T00:06:39.951-07:002021-09-28T00:06:39.951-07:00I've heard this before and it is just as true ...I've heard this before and it is just as true as ever. I remember when I had a yard though, any leaves that fell on the grass were chopped up by the lawnmower and just left to break down and feed the soil under the lawn. It wasn't the prettiest lawn in the street but we didn't care about that. I'm not a fan of weeds though, they'll spread and take over so fast all you get is a yard of dandelions and/or prickles so you can't run around with bare feet. A cottage garden filled with mixed flowering plants is better although there aren't many of those around anymore. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-38901483551954386312021-09-27T17:42:26.731-07:002021-09-27T17:42:26.731-07:00If the neighbors wouldn't complain, i would no...If the neighbors wouldn't complain, i would not have lawn, just the wildflowers. We don't bag the lawn clippings, just leave them to dry right where they are. They are gone in a day or two.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-86226292905633614862021-09-27T15:50:21.994-07:002021-09-27T15:50:21.994-07:00Perspective! I do prefer wildflowers (and weeds) ...Perspective! I do prefer wildflowers (and weeds) to much of what is being peddled in high-price florist shops. I mean, who ever heard of making a wish and blowing on a dried rose petal.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-61474925697136447512021-09-27T14:14:41.638-07:002021-09-27T14:14:41.638-07:00Yes, it is mad what we do, isn't it?
God bles...Yes, it is mad what we do, isn't it?<br /><br />God bless, Kathy.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-41883472558919881232021-09-27T14:13:17.291-07:002021-09-27T14:13:17.291-07:00Did you know leaves are taken up by worms at night...Did you know leaves are taken up by worms at night? They come out of the ground and slowly pull the leaves into the ground where they decompose and get eaten. I once noticed a leaf being pulled into the ground. I tried to pull it back. The worm got re-inforcement and they nearly pulled me underground.<br /><br />God bless, Happyone.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-78960727392649239532021-09-27T14:10:40.601-07:002021-09-27T14:10:40.601-07:00It is crazy what we do in our gardens. Making a co...It is crazy what we do in our gardens. Making a compost heap is a better way to recycle hedge cuttings.<br /><br />God bless, Bill.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-79102308158076253112021-09-27T14:08:50.161-07:002021-09-27T14:08:50.161-07:00Ah yes ... but it tastes nice though, Nells. I lik...Ah yes ... but it tastes nice though, Nells. I like iced tea. We have granules here which we mix with cold/hot water to make lemon tea.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-67530173781622536112021-09-27T13:11:44.825-07:002021-09-27T13:11:44.825-07:00I read a similar story years ago. It resonated wit...I read a similar story years ago. It resonated with me both then and now.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-68413040654425112182021-09-27T12:52:02.951-07:002021-09-27T12:52:02.951-07:00I've never been a fan of grass and we have had...I've never been a fan of grass and we have had our problems living in a development. LOVE living here in the woods! No grass, plenty of trees, and we leave the leaves where they fall.<br /> happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-77895570933476592252021-09-27T12:17:55.900-07:002021-09-27T12:17:55.900-07:00Hey Victor. We humans are an interesting bunch, a...Hey Victor. We humans are an interesting bunch, aren't we and we really think that we know everything. After reading this, we look stupid. :)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-39685177030322319912021-09-27T11:46:00.829-07:002021-09-27T11:46:00.829-07:00We are a strange people sometimes. This story remi...We are a strange people sometimes. This story reminds me of making tea. We heat it up and then add ice to cool it. We add sugar to make it sweet then we add lemon to make it bitter. Crazy stuff for sure. Blessings. Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-11832066782424802332021-09-27T10:11:57.679-07:002021-09-27T10:11:57.679-07:00Thank you Jack. I'm glad you enjoyed our moder...Thank you Jack. I'm glad you enjoyed our modern logic of growing grass only to cut it again. Life is crazy.<br /><br />We even have people here with hanging baskets of flowers and plants in front of their house. The flowers and plants are made of plastic so they don't bother to water them.<br /><br />God bless you and Sherry.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-87992506344331233342021-09-27T10:09:05.690-07:002021-09-27T10:09:05.690-07:00We have an area at the end of the garden where we ...We have an area at the end of the garden where we spread grass cuttings and rotting leaves. It attracts insects and birds which feed on them. Also hedgehogs.<br /><br />God bless, Martha.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-80298832360083573772021-09-27T10:07:24.013-07:002021-09-27T10:07:24.013-07:00Thank you R.
God bless.Thank you R.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-35928311030818270052021-09-27T08:44:52.966-07:002021-09-27T08:44:52.966-07:00I love it. Your imagination has no limits. THANKS....I love it. Your imagination has no limits. THANKS.<br />WE are sorta crazy, ain't we?<br />Love from over here where everyone is about as crazy!<br />Try to be better....<br />Sherry & jackjack69https://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-27593084323587671052021-09-27T07:05:12.978-07:002021-09-27T07:05:12.978-07:00This is one reason I'm glad that our yard is a...This is one reason I'm glad that our yard is all moss and forest, Victor. No mowing here! By the way, this piece is extremely clever and I really enjoyed the conversation between God and St. Francis. Priceless!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-50266818703757786212021-09-27T04:44:54.598-07:002021-09-27T04:44:54.598-07:00👍🏼👍🏼R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-55333681243610281602021-09-27T03:58:18.853-07:002021-09-27T03:58:18.853-07:00Modern madness.
God bless, Tom.Modern madness.<br /><br />God bless, Tom.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-1650066296868033322021-09-27T03:32:33.176-07:002021-09-27T03:32:33.176-07:00...how true....how true.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.com