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‘Sandbox Skills’

   In simpler times, kids waited with bated breath for the phrase, “Time to go outside!”   Equipped with their imagination, kids could break free from the imposed chains of chores or schoolwork to be free to create life on their terms.

‘Mindful Gardening’

   Gardening is a waiting game.  Six weeks ago, decisions were made on what flowers and foliage would be planted again on the north side of our Matagorda home.  Our previous plantings faredwell, except for a half-dozen plants succumbing to the elements.