Different Gifts

I had a rocky night with an unhappy stomach and discovered more of the same upon awakening. I have had a quiet day so far and have eaten only enough to keep my glucose levels from falling too low. The condition of my stomach is in stark contrast to the gorgeous day outside. I had hoped to do some transplanting today but am not sure I will have the energy.
My house plants have thrived in this house. There are lots of big, wide windows and the light is excellent for growing things. At present the pots are burgeoning and greenery is overflowing to the point of 'we have to do something about this'. I have two plants with the potential to be indoor trees and they are calling out for more space. I may go to the nursery on Thursday with Phil and not only purchase more plants but also some new pots. I will need some pretty big pots for the wanna be trees and it will be great to have Phil to carry them.
I watched an interesting Iron Chef yesterday. There were 2 pairs of chefs who met Mrs. Obama in the White House vegetable garden. Vegetables from the garden were the secret ingredient that the chefs were to use in the competition. The garden must be cared for by experts in addition to the school children who work on it as the vegetables were magnificent. It was suggested that those of us in the audience could also plant and harvest our own vegetables even in small spaces. My handicap in the yard that I have relative to growing vegetables is that I don't have a lot of sun. It is one of the few disappointments I have about this property. My southern boundary is bordered by trees and shrubs going from 25' to maybe as high as 50' and very little sun is let in until early afternoon. But whatever the obstacles, I am inspired once again to try some vegetables. I did have a vegetable garden at the Alta Hacienda house that some of you knew but it too suffered from not enough sunlight.
Growing one's own vegetable garden inevitably makes me think of my son Johnnie who was such a gifted enthusiast about gardening. My parents were great gardeners - flowers and edibles, and I always loved the link from them to me to him. It is a beautiful energy to share especially now that Johnnie and my parents have died. The joy of the garden remains and keeps us connected. Your image, Jen, of joy as a tree comes to mind - stunning image. I so appreciate your sharing it.
And I marvel at your many techie talents. Such fun to see your Vlog. I don't know how to do so many of the techie things but I so enjoy that other people can do them. I do have a talent for being audience.
A poem I wrote some time ago speaks to that talent:

Different Gifts

I have the soul of the poet,
but not the pen.
I tremble with the music
but cannot write the song.

It's simple then.
Just tremble.

Love you all.