Gardeners...

11 May 2021: Sometimes on my walk, I get so in my own head or what I am listening to that I can sort of shut out the world. For the most part, that's good. But it is lovely to reminded of others at the same time. I wave to people as they walk by, say hi to folks working in their yards, wonder about the folks in cars passing by. And today, as I finished up my walk, I was moved to see the volunteers who take care of the garden between Knutti and White Hall, my favorite spot on campus. I found myself tearing up watching them work, using their time and talents to make this space beautiful others.

Whatever "this" is, we are in it together. That gives me comfort.