Wiggly Worm

Saw this little guy in Bryant Park, during one of my lunch time walks. . .

. . .not sure what brought him outside that day. 

When I was a little girl, I remember that when it rained the earth worms would come up out of the ground onto the sidewalk.

My teachers always cautioned us not to step on them, because they were beneficial. . .

. . .so I didn't, even though I still thought they were kind of icky.

It's been a long time since I've seen earth worms when it rains. . .

Soft or Hard Landing?

In permaculture, “edge”— that is, the place where two landscapes meet— is a very interesting place.

For the little berries here, what happens to them next. . .

. . .depends into which landscape they've landed.

Smashed upon the pavement. . .

. . .or absorbed back into the earth to complete their cycle?

PoetryPeek: Reminders

by J. Lanier

That great big puddle at the corner
obstacle to my crossing

Reminds me that
this stranded spring shower remnant 

also seeks its purpose:

to return to earth and nurture life

That sludgy liquid
pooled around the sewer grate

Reminds me that 
this stagnant trickle was once 
part of a million clear raindrops

falling urgently from the sky 

during a summer storm

Those piles of leaves

rustling along urban concrete

eddied by autumn winds

Remind me that
they too seek to complete their cycle 

beginning / ending in the sky and 

ending / beginning in earth's crumbly dark womb

That slushy, icy snow
slippery winter nuisance to older bones

Reminds me that 
      we all have a place and purpose

If we can only find

 how we fit

            together

Traces

Even amidst powerful ebb and flow. . .

. . .of water's tide,

 



our own traces intrude--









. . .overpowering its pristine beauty.

Gratitude

Trees provide so many "gifts". . .

 






. . .beauty

  delight

      shade. . .
cooling 

   . . .habitat
            shelter

      food. . .

. . .oxygen

Give thanks and hug a tree sometime!

Organic Currency

It's that time of year again. . .

. . . who says money doesn't grow on trees?

  

. . .Pssst! It does!

So do help yourself!

GuestPeek: Kady's Herb Garden

Even in a NYC apartment space can be found to grow food. . .

Pictured here--  basil, rosemary, mint, chives, thyme, tarragon, parsley, and chili peppers. . . 







. . .but with the change of  seasons there are plans to swap out the herbs for some winter veggies. . .potatoes, carrots and beets. . .

Mmmmm. . .yummy! 

Kady, thanks for sharing 
your gardening pix and plans with Permie Peeks!