Expectations

Did you know that there are actually people in this world who don't care one whit about gardening?

Yes, I know... It's difficult to believe, but it is true. I experienced it last weekend.

We had house guests and, except for one perfunctory 'That's pretty,' no one expressed any interest in my garden what so ever. Not a single, 'Oh, that's gorgeous. What is it?" or "My, what a beautiful color!" Not even the usual, 'Looks like a lot of work to me...'

I'm speechless as I write this (Is that possible?), just rehashing the thing in my mind.

Personally, I can't pass a window without taking notice of what's growing outside it. I might miss the face of a friend who passed me on the street, but I can tell you exactly what's growing in the planter outside the bank (Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe,'' 'Rose' wave petunias and tricolor sweet potato vine). I've even been known to miss a turn-off on the Interstate because I'm looking at the wildflowers growing next to the pavement.

I know that everyone is different and has different likes and dislikes. I just can't imagine seeing a flower and not SEEING it -- or not feeling it with your emotions instead of just your fingers.

Maybe I'm overreacting.

Or maybe my feelings, or my ego, just got bruised.

I am letting it all go now.

1...2...3......gone.