Harvest time

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson ... When we were in Vermont in September, we went to a wonderful vegetable/plant stand with beautiful local produce. As you can see in the pictures, there were some yummy items. The Plainfield, N.H. stand belongs to cousins, Anne (McNamara) and Pooh Sprague, who do a wonderful job of displaying their wares. I have some wonderful shots of their items, and encourage readers to stop there if ever you are in the area. Having been up in New Enlgand last April, I knew that all the farmers were getting their land ready for planting, as soon as the snow had melted. As one thinks about the seeds that are then planted when the soil warms up, it is a wonder to see the harvest in the fall. Seeds are tiny, shriveled pieces in the spring which explode magically to become bountiful produce. Think of how many seeds must be planted to ensure that bounty! Friendships are much like those seeds. Some blossom into wonderful experiences, others never mature. Some weather the storms of time, others die from lack of communication. When we develop friendships, we never know where they are headed. Just like the seeds, one must plant friendships deeply, and sow many, so that you will have "plenty " in your life. So look at your day, see how many lives you have touched, and be certain that you have made connections that will survive and blossom!