introvert curb-appeal
she wants to see out
but not let them see in
a one-way yard
like aviator glasses
or monitored mirrors
she wants community
and to be left to her own devices
to be missed
and to slip through the scene
unseen
she tells them
cut the shrub blocking the window
then thinks better of it
when the job’s half done
she wants to notice
unnoticed
track
without leaving her own prints
she’s like Janus or Gemini
of two opposing minds
hungry for connection
and sated on her own
yard plans
retreat
sanctuary
haven
room for play
reflection
entertaining
welcoming to people
wildlife
plants
types of space:
eating
playing
reading
soaking
things to accommodate:
children
chickens
birds
extended family
things to maximize:
shade
peace
privacy
beauty
desire to be outdoors
inspiration:
Giverny
Japanese gardens
Lauren Springer Ogden
Nepenthe
Kimmerjae
David Austin
Michal Graber
wish list:
ofuro
chicken coop/run
waterfall/fountain
stream
pond
dining shelter
outdoor shower
nooks
shade
as we grow older
we grow rooted
let us make a place
we desire to stay
Yesterday I posted some photos of a pair of Pine Grosbeaks that visited our yard. The grosbeaks stayed far away, and I wasn’t able to get good pictures, but they returned yesterday evening and provided great views, mainly of the male, and I was able to get better photos. Here they are!
