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Photo From The Garder's Companion |
First thing I had to do was thin out a big patch of overgrown mint (which I do not want), to make room for the lovely petunias (which I do want).
That is when I thought about what happened last week when I reached my naked hand into a bush to trim some dead leaves and a sudden, searing pain stabbed my gloveless hand. A vicous wasp attack that left me weak and wailing....yet realizing it was my own fault.
So today, once again carelessly gardening without gloves, reaching into overgrown patches I thought, "What if there is a snake in there? What if a snake bites my hand?" I decided, if that happened I would just call 911, and get them to save me. About a minute passed and, you guessed it! There is a snake right there. Really. It's amazing I didn't grab it!
So, okay, I will force myself to wear gloves when I garden... or be prepared to accept the consequences of wasp stings and snake bites, poison ivy, sunburn and scratches. And I will watch my thoughts a little more carefully... or be prepared to accept the consequences. And if I choose them more carefully I just might have a better day.
And still, I know there is a big ole momma snake out there too....just in case I need a bigger reminder down the road. God is so creative. :)
omg, that would make me die!
ReplyDeletenice post i really liked that first photo.
have a great day!
take care
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thanks for stopping by today. and yikes on the snake and wasp, i am more afraid of wasp and bees than snakes, and this snake is harmless, but i would not want to pick him up. i call bob and he removes them. but then i don't garden either. he does that.
ReplyDeletelove the peppermint flowers below and yes, blogging has changed.
Hey cuz...enjoy your posts. Put the gloves back on though!!! - Walter
ReplyDeleteOK I am not a big fan of snakes but I have never had one in my garden so yes wear the gloves. Get dirty have fun:) B
ReplyDeleteLove those purple petunias. I do gardening with no gloves on too. I have them but just don't like wearing them, can't stand them on my hands. Although it never fails, I always end up touching something that I would rather not :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Ann but I guess we should just put em on and wear em...like it or not.
DeleteMy Hybiscus is almost ready to bloom and I can hardly wait! It is one of those beautiful blue colors.
ReplyDeleteI would have fainted! Loving your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the analogy with the snake.
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