Today is Fathers’ Day so as you might guess I have been thinking about my dear departed Dad. I thought of his poem book and maybe posting one of his poems. I have been thinking about all the Dads I know who have passed and what is left when they are gone- the memories of course but also the impact they had on my life.My Dad taught me about the importance of Beauty and to see it everywhere. 
He taught me about living with nature and the safety of trusting the rhythm of the cycles of nature- summer always follows spring,etc. He was an organic gardener in the 1950s-before it became popular. When he had something to think about, or was angry or well anytime, he would go out and turn the compost. We used to say his life motto is “When in doubt, turn the compost.” When my folks moved here from NJ, 40 odd years ago they brought with them Dads’ favorite lemon yellow day-lilies. Today there were 20 blooms.
mountainmae 
I have heard that all my life…
and I use it today in my world…
Gaia takes all the “whatever’s” and turns it into something useful…
Wise man your Father was…
Take Care..
)0(
maryrose
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I use it in my everyday to respond instead of just react. My compost is much smaller than my dad’s was but it still works.
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🙂
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giggle
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chuckle
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Yes, a wonderful post. Thank you, Ellen
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Thanks for stopping by.
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A tender memory for a very special man.
lovely ,,,,!!!
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Thanks so much- the longer I live the more I realize how truly special he was.
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I love making compost. It seems I am in good company.
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I have always wanted to try worm composting but haven’t gotten there yet. Compost is recycling in its purest form.
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Sounds like a wonderful motto!
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And good exercise.
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What a sweet memory thank you for sharing it.
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What a lovely post.
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