McLaughlin Gardens

McLaughlin Gardens 5-24-09
Originally uploaded by SweetPea1155

Yesterday afternoon we spent several hours wandering the beautiful grounds at McLaughlin Gardens in South Paris, Maine. It was soooo beauiful! The greens were so lush and the fragrance of the lilacs filled the air. Each turn on the woodland paths opened up to a new treasure....trillum, jonquils, ferns, lady's mantle, just to name a few! If you ever have chance to be during lilac season...don't miss it...you'll treasure it forever!

"If one had taken what is necessary to cover one's needs and had left the rest to those who are in need, no one would be rich, no one would be poor, no one would be in need. "- Saint Basil,fourth century theologian and monastic

I was just reading a newsletter from Brian McClaren's "Everything Must Change" regarding all the economic/environmental upheaval going on today. The above quote really struck home. What are my needs vs. wants?