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Posted by 8 Miles on January 17, 2004, at 17:58:23
Far too often, it is very easy for me to see only the bad things about my life, for after all, that is what my mind fixes on.
Today, while sitting in my back room with a southern exposure to take in some sun, I saw something that got me thinking about hope.
I have these "Christmas" cacti that tend to bloom in late November and early April. They bloomed in November, as expected, of course. But today, in the middle of January, one of my plants was budding while the other was in full bloom.
As I gazed upon them today, I thought "what wonder, what beauty!" For in the dead of winter I have flowers that show me that life goes on. If you look, there may be something you find like these flowers in winter that just may help you regain hope, if you look.Just thinking,
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Posted by Emme on January 17, 2004, at 21:53:52
In reply to Flowers in Winter, posted by 8 Miles on January 17, 2004, at 17:58:23
Hey, that's really nice. I love those plants. The flowers are great.
I guess I got blessed in a different way. My neighbor is almost done moving to a new apartment about 3 blocks away. Last night another friend and I got boxes and helped her pack until 1:30 a.m. so she'd be ready for the movers in the morning. Sounds weird maybe, but I was happy for the opportunity to do something really helpful for someone who's a nice friend. Got out of the house, spent some time with good people, and I paid into the cosmic pool of "moving helpers". Not a bad deal for a cold winter's night.
Posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 17, 2004, at 22:52:23
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter » 8 Miles, posted by Emme on January 17, 2004, at 21:53:52
That's great. A couple of days ago I was watching my turtle terrarium (turtle, trapdoor snails, tetras). Over the last few weeks, the snails have been hatching eggs. Watching these things go from less than 1/4" big to being almost an inch in some cases is quite amazing. It's also neat to think that I facilitated this little genesis of life.
Sometimes these little things can be profound reminders of what one is capable of with time and patience.
Posted by Emme on January 18, 2004, at 9:21:03
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter » Emme, posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 17, 2004, at 22:52:23
> That's great. A couple of days ago I was watching my turtle terrarium (turtle, trapdoor snails, tetras). Over the last few weeks, the snails have been hatching eggs. Watching these things go from less than 1/4" big to being almost an inch in some cases is quite amazing. It's also neat to think that I facilitated this little genesis of life.
Hmmm...snails - actually that sounds cool to watch the life cycle. I feel so awful right now. Maybe I should think about getting something alive to put some of the fascination of nature right in front of my nose. Besides my house plants that is. You know, something that moves of it's own volition and reproduces like your snails.
Posted by jay on January 19, 2004, at 1:22:57
In reply to Flowers in Winter, posted by 8 Miles on January 17, 2004, at 17:58:23
There are flowers apparently that 1) must actually be burned before they can germinate 2)flowers that must be digested by birds or other animals (hence.."living through s*it" ;-), before they can also germinate. I always thought these things as kind of hopeful. :-)
Jay
Posted by Angielala on January 19, 2004, at 8:40:12
In reply to Flowers in Winter, posted by 8 Miles on January 17, 2004, at 17:58:23
8- you are of my own heart. Something that I have always done is keep a lot of plants- and a lot of Chistmas Cacti. I have my pink ones in bloom now. My oldest one, which was a clipping from my ex boyfriend's grandmother's is over 55 years old! They live a long time and you can take one of their links off, stick it in a glass with a little water and "TADA!" you have a new plant!
It's my therapy, taking care of plants... I know a lot of people think they need a green thumb... but that's not true. There are so many plants that are low maintence and give your living area such a lively feeling... life all around you. Christmas Cacti are soo good to have, for the exact reason you discovered. I'm so glad you appreciate their beauty. And I'll give you a hint, if you talk to them about your day, they grow faster. Yeah yeah, sounds crazy- but I dare you to try it ;)
> Far too often, it is very easy for me to see only the bad things about my life, for after all, that is what my mind fixes on.
> Today, while sitting in my back room with a southern exposure to take in some sun, I saw something that got me thinking about hope.
> I have these "Christmas" cacti that tend to bloom in late November and early April. They bloomed in November, as expected, of course. But today, in the middle of January, one of my plants was budding while the other was in full bloom.
> As I gazed upon them today, I thought "what wonder, what beauty!" For in the dead of winter I have flowers that show me that life goes on. If you look, there may be something you find like these flowers in winter that just may help you regain hope, if you look.
>
> Just thinking,
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> 8
Posted by Angielala on January 19, 2004, at 8:43:47
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter » Emme, posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 17, 2004, at 22:52:23
Wow- you too- you are of my heart. The other thing that I keep a lot of are aquariums. 4 to be eaxct. And I have one tank to myself (my fiance goes crazy with the others) my tank has only snails in it- and they spawn like crazy. I can spend an hour watching them, just thinking that all of these tiny snails are getting their start with the green alage I let grow in there. It's amazing, like you said, to watch them grow from these tiny little things you can barely see to an adult snail.
It's the small things and I love that you and I have that in common! I thought I was just weird with my snails and plants :)
> That's great. A couple of days ago I was watching my turtle terrarium (turtle, trapdoor snails, tetras). Over the last few weeks, the snails have been hatching eggs. Watching these things go from less than 1/4" big to being almost an inch in some cases is quite amazing. It's also neat to think that I facilitated this little genesis of life.
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> Sometimes these little things can be profound reminders of what one is capable of with time and patience.
Posted by Angielala on January 19, 2004, at 8:50:05
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter » socialdeviantjeff, posted by Emme on January 18, 2004, at 9:21:03
I'm on that boat- here are some ideas....
If you'd like to get a tank going, just get one snail- it'll spawn if the temperture is warm enough and there is enough healthy alage(sp?) in the tank (or just buy an aquarium plant, they are usually laided there and start their lives by living off the plant) Fish-wise, Mollies are live bearing fish, if you buy one female and two males in about a 20 gallon tank, you'll get babies! I have bred many many mollies- once they are born you have to remove them from their parents (or they'll eat them) and they will live for years. I actually bred some Toger barbs- which is really hard. I still have all 13 babies- who are now 2 years old and adult fish- they all live together in a 30 gallon tank. It's really cool to breed aquatic animals, and it's easy to maintain them, easier than say a dog or cat when they give birth anyways. There are tons of things you could do to bring some nature right into your living room. If you want anymore advice- I'm thw queen and would be happy to share some more tips!
> > That's great. A couple of days ago I was watching my turtle terrarium (turtle, trapdoor snails, tetras). Over the last few weeks, the snails have been hatching eggs. Watching these things go from less than 1/4" big to being almost an inch in some cases is quite amazing. It's also neat to think that I facilitated this little genesis of life.
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> Hmmm...snails - actually that sounds cool to watch the life cycle. I feel so awful right now. Maybe I should think about getting something alive to put some of the fascination of nature right in front of my nose. Besides my house plants that is. You know, something that moves of it's own volition and reproduces like your snails.
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Posted by 8 Miles on January 22, 2004, at 17:31:13
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter, posted by Angielala on January 19, 2004, at 8:50:05
I don't know, snails are sorta slow. Fish, however, I think are wonderful to watch (just a pain to maintain!)Hope all is well with you.
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Posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 22, 2004, at 22:27:49
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter, posted by 8 Miles on January 22, 2004, at 17:31:13
Yup, I've got 4 running tanks and 2 waiting in the wings. Funny, I've never had a turtle die on me, and my own fish mortality rate is miniscule, happy to say (been able to keep a spiny eel and jack dempsey in the same tank-no small feat). but I have some plants, and they suffer. I was born with the curse of the black deadly plant thumb. Oh well. I like my fish and reptiles.
Posted by Angielala on January 23, 2004, at 8:19:21
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter, posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 22, 2004, at 22:27:49
What reptiles do you have?
> Yup, I've got 4 running tanks and 2 waiting in the wings. Funny, I've never had a turtle die on me, and my own fish mortality rate is miniscule, happy to say (been able to keep a spiny eel and jack dempsey in the same tank-no small feat). but I have some plants, and they suffer. I was born with the curse of the black deadly plant thumb. Oh well. I like my fish and reptiles.
Posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 23, 2004, at 21:59:52
In reply to Re: Flowers in Winter-snails in the winter, posted by Angielala on January 23, 2004, at 8:19:21
Lets see..
I've had 20 some odd species over the years, but due to time and space constraints all I have right now is a red-ear slider turtle hatchling, 2 green anoles and a Tokay Gecko.
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