During this extraordinary and unsettling time, I have found my mind wandering to the rituals and activities that give me comfort and connect me to my past. In particular, this past summer, I was drawn to the routine and rhythm of gardening. I crave a sense of normalcy, a return to a simpler life, a connection to nature and to my past. The garden became my refuge from the daily onslaught of disturbing and conflict-ridden news reports. It also provided me with purpose, beauty, distraction and comfort, reminding me of…
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