I’ve spent a few days hauling 500 gallons (2.5 cubic yards) of free mulch from the compost site.  My goal is to get rid of all the grass in my front yard because it is so full of dandelions that I have to use a gas mower.  My backyard has beautiful grass that I can mow with my push mower that relies on my own qi to operate, so I don’t mind it.  Along with being eco-friendly, the push mower is great because it is quiet and I can practice mindfulness while methodically pushing it around the yard.

I’ve been putting down newspaper in the front yard and then covering it with mulch.  I designate the walkways using stones, but someday I hope to put down pavers.  I’m still gathering flowers for the new flower beds, and actually I’m getting some lupines from wisconsin today, which my uncle Dicky is bringing for me in a cooler.  I can’t wait!

The next time you come to the clinic, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the wildflowers in the front yard and know that all the work done here was done with my own power and love.