Taking time, being intentional is not the same as ignoring, avoiding, making excuses. Please world, can we slow down and stay curious. Can we model to our children that as humans we will constantly make mistakes and that we can recover from mistakes? Moral rigidity is not the way forward.
The Promise of Building Bridges
Likewise, dialogue is not a crisis-response tool – in the heat of a traumatic moment, such as the protests and counterprotests at UCLA in April 2024, other forms of de-escalation, trust-building, security and mental health support are necessary.
Dahlia ‘Winkie Cinnamon’ — such a great plant, very prolific considering its bloom size. One of my top five.
My third attempt growing this particular dahlia and while I agree it’s stunning — the hype isn’t really necessary? Especially if it’s hard to grow or doesn’t store well.
Anyway! I’m still absolutely smitten.
Dahlia ‘Araluen Leatrice’
Long awaited day to myself. Naturally, I spent the day frozen in shock.
‘Someone else’s kitchen’
Dahlia ‘Christie Promise’ – an anemone dahlia.
Dahlia ‘Vera’s Elma’ – a medium decorative.
A Floretling I’m hoping I can grow again and again.
