As 2012 moves into its final hours under dreary skies and
cold winds, this lovely Japanese Maple from Gibbs Gardens warms the heart. I
cannot help but think of carrot cake, pumpkin custard, or apple pie with this image.
If these are flavors that you love, take them not for
granted. You may be among the last of a generation to hold dear flavors
and textures that require love to bring them together. Today there are too many 'communications' battling for attention. So many (I nearly said 'most' but have no stats to back that up--just observation) people own several 'smart' devices and are addicted to each. Mass production and distribution has made all food (or items purporting to be food) fast so that we need not trouble ourselves with the preparation of fresh food.
So today I am thankful beyond measure for an amazing bounty
of flavors from which to entertain my tongue, and for fresh foods to nourish the body and to challenge my creativity. I am thankful as well for Friends who have thoughtful, interesting
minds made rich by reading, thinking, and by the great fortune of growing up in an era when the mind was still too beautiful to waste.
In the spirit of “Auld Lang Syne” (for the sake of the old
days)
may you accomplish portions of your bucket list,
release yourself from fearful personal fictions,
share with those who can appreciate,
and enjoy all that really
matters in 2013 and beyond.
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