Comments on: Bumblebee reflects on what’s important

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:05:35 +0000

Just discovered your blog through Garden Rant, its great! Love your graphics (complete with Papillons!) and am enjoying discovering your garden. I wish I could have chickens! (here in the land of HOAs…)

I too, agree with your Manifesto… its reassuring to touch base with others of like philosophies when sometimes the world seems scary…

By: gail

gail — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:26:07 +0000

Robin, I like the Bumblebee Manifesto, it’s quite complete. Maybe you could post it on your sidebar. The Swiss Chard and Lemon Grass are great companions. I use Lemon Grass in a sunny bed instead of Miscanthus for its culinary good looks. Gail

By: Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening

Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:28:53 +0000

I think it is important to take stock of where we’ve been and where we’d like to be in the future. Not only that, but to think about what our hopes for the future say about what we really value.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:11:28 +0000

It is fun to follow you and I think you do a grand job. Your writing is inviting like we were sitting down to coffee and chit chatting among friends. It’s also informative. I look forward to seeing what else you have to share.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:30:23 +0000

Nice thoughts, Robin.

“-A beautiful and rewarding life requires slowing down and simplifying so that there is time for thoughtful contemplation”

I agree. The concept is always a work-in-progress for me.

Mary

By: Carol, May Dreams Gardens

Carol, May Dreams Gardens — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:36:55 +0000

I agree with MSS, your beliefs and values are very positive, and they make me think of “gracious living”, taking one’s time to do things right and enjoy the process as much as the result.

Your garden beds looks wonderful for October, and Maxine does appear quite regal.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:35:26 +0000

Maxine is growing up to be a stunning lady.

By: mss @ Zanthan Gardens

mss @ Zanthan Gardens — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:34:33 +0000

I think what I like most about your “manifesto” is that it is all positive. You focus on what one can do rather than make prohibitions about what one shouldn’t do.

I like that.

By: Lisa at Greenbow

Lisa at Greenbow — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:24:14 +0000

Maxine is growing into a beautiful hen. Many of the things you expound upon are important to me too. Family and friends being at the top of the list.

By: Mother Nature

Mother Nature — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:31:54 +0000

Amen to all of that.
Donna