Dewberries and Dandelions
One woman's respite from Social Isolation.34 total reviews
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
To be kindly honest, this is a wonderful timely piece of writing! You are so right also that nature can be a quiet, productive, and satisfying friend at all times, but especially during these times.
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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To be kindly honest, this is a wonderful timely piece of writing! You are so right also that nature can be a quiet, productive, and satisfying friend at all times, but especially during these times.
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Thank you for your sweet review, Rebecca. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't live on a farm and have pasture to roam about. I feel for my children who live in the city.
Take care,
Rhonda
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I feel sorry for city kids too. They need to feel dirt between their toes and smell moist soil.
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Yes, they do!!!
I once read that the Earth has as much need to feel our bare feet on it, as we do to feel the earth beneath our feet...hmm, sounds like the subject of a poem or story, lol.
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Somebody got it exactly right.
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Yes!!
Comment from Cindy Warren
Yes, a connection with nature really can help with the difficulties of isolation. I'm so glad I can get outside again. I live in a condo, but I've spent hours walking in the river valley watching nature come back to life. It's too early for berries where I live, but I'm looking forward to them.
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Yes, a connection with nature really can help with the difficulties of isolation. I'm so glad I can get outside again. I live in a condo, but I've spent hours walking in the river valley watching nature come back to life. It's too early for berries where I live, but I'm looking forward to them.
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Hi Cindy,
Thank you for taking time to review. I'm glad you've found a way to get out as well. It's funny how you look around and Spring is bringing life back to the land. It's oblivious to the suffering of the people who inhabit it. It's refreshing and comforting.
Have fun when your berries are ready!
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Davisr (Rhonda,)
Nice piece of General Non-Fiction having lucid as well as matching the wording, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and depicting its theme in a VERY interesting way.
The last paragraph is particularly noteworthy.
LAUDABLE Attempt!
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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Hello Davisr (Rhonda,)
Nice piece of General Non-Fiction having lucid as well as matching the wording, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and depicting its theme in a VERY interesting way.
The last paragraph is particularly noteworthy.
LAUDABLE Attempt!
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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Thank you so much for your wonderful and accurate review, my friend.
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Rhonda, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
You capture my interest despite my having negative interest in gardening. In my world weeds rule. This is a delightful piece--I still won't get my hands dirty but I am inspired to seek out these delicacies in the markets. Well done! Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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You capture my interest despite my having negative interest in gardening. In my world weeds rule. This is a delightful piece--I still won't get my hands dirty but I am inspired to seek out these delicacies in the markets. Well done! Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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Thank you for your honest review. You should love the part about dandelions if you laud weeds. There are even more edible weeds than them. Lots you can forage from nature.
Rhonda
Comment from lance michaels
What a wonderful way to pass the time outdoors while being stranded at home! You brought back memories of my youth when I helped my grandmother pick blackberries (I always ended up covered in chiggers), and she would make the most delicious jelly. Not saying you are that old, but your post reminded me of that. Thank you for those recollections!
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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What a wonderful way to pass the time outdoors while being stranded at home! You brought back memories of my youth when I helped my grandmother pick blackberries (I always ended up covered in chiggers), and she would make the most delicious jelly. Not saying you are that old, but your post reminded me of that. Thank you for those recollections!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Lol, I am a grandma, but I reached back to my childhood for this, too. It was a lot of fun!
Comment from patsolstad
This is a delightful piece. You are a great storyteller. I could 'see' everything you said; I felt I was right there with you picking those berries and whipping up those lovely items. You used just the right amount of fun humor...and, because we are all in the same boat (throughout the world!) it was not at all difficult to feel your pain. EXCELLENT work!
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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This is a delightful piece. You are a great storyteller. I could 'see' everything you said; I felt I was right there with you picking those berries and whipping up those lovely items. You used just the right amount of fun humor...and, because we are all in the same boat (throughout the world!) it was not at all difficult to feel your pain. EXCELLENT work!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you for the brilliant review, my friend! I?m glad you were able to connect with the story. You are so right, we?re all in this together. Iron, this crisis has United a world.
Comment from estory
Lots of time in the garden nowadays. I think your essay was concise and there were lots of detail in it, and also some of the emotional background of the isolation and motivation to go out there to get those blackberries and dandelions. I think that's the most interesting part of it; most people focus on the mechanics of gardening, but this outlines and expresses some of the emotional needs behind it. estory
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Lots of time in the garden nowadays. I think your essay was concise and there were lots of detail in it, and also some of the emotional background of the isolation and motivation to go out there to get those blackberries and dandelions. I think that's the most interesting part of it; most people focus on the mechanics of gardening, but this outlines and expresses some of the emotional needs behind it. estory
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you for your thoughtful review, estory. You got the point of the story exactly. It was slightly informative, but mostly about the emotional response. Thank you, again,
Rhonda
Comment from Susan Larson
I enjoyed both your story and your bio. While I am not a master gardener, I do enjoy my plants, especially the fresh herbs growing on my deck. While I do get a good bit of exercise in the yard, I really enjoyed following you around on your dandelion hunt. Makes me want to go dig some up myself!
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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I enjoyed both your story and your bio. While I am not a master gardener, I do enjoy my plants, especially the fresh herbs growing on my deck. While I do get a good bit of exercise in the yard, I really enjoyed following you around on your dandelion hunt. Makes me want to go dig some up myself!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you for your review!! All you really need is the flower part, and of that, you cut away the green part. I haven?t made anything with them yet as I was still gathering them today.
It was fun, and so far, the Master Gardening has been fun. I?m just an intern so we?ll see how time consuming it will be. I really just wanted to learn more about plants, lol!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I enjoyed coming along with you collection blackberries and dandelions. Unfortunately, I have to wait another 5 months for my blackberries, and the dandelions are non-existent here at the moment, another month or so, I think. But, I'm now really keen to get started on making the jams and jellies when they appear. I enjoyed reading this, Rhonda, and I'm so pleased you have found a way to keep busy during this crisis. Stay safe, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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I enjoyed coming along with you collection blackberries and dandelions. Unfortunately, I have to wait another 5 months for my blackberries, and the dandelions are non-existent here at the moment, another month or so, I think. But, I'm now really keen to get started on making the jams and jellies when they appear. I enjoyed reading this, Rhonda, and I'm so pleased you have found a way to keep busy during this crisis. Stay safe, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Hi Sandra. The berries were a little late in our area due to an extended cold period, but true to Texas, the temperature quickly turned hot, and the berries came through!
Thanks for reviewing,
Rhonda
Comment from forestport12
This article gives me the inspiration to plant a vegetable garden again. Planting a garden, trees, working around the house to do something creative. But I don't mind westerns. I write westerns and can't get enough of them. Blessings and thanks for the inspiration.
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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This article gives me the inspiration to plant a vegetable garden again. Planting a garden, trees, working around the house to do something creative. But I don't mind westerns. I write westerns and can't get enough of them. Blessings and thanks for the inspiration.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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I?m so glad you?re inspired to garden, it?s a great challenge and source of comfort.
As far as Westerns, I still watch them every night, and have written a few myself, but, I just needed out of the house and with a project. This helped.
I?ll have to look into your stories!