Thursday, June 14, 2012

My neighbor Jenny

Jenny is 95 and we see her sweeping her yard, getting her newspaper and taking her recycling and garbage cans to the curb each week. She is vibrant and friendly and knows the history of our neighbors, and our home as she has lived in her home across the street since 1957. She maintains her yard beautifully, and she invited me to see her backyard yesterday. WOW, like the paradise I imagine. She has a green lawn with a bird bath in the middle and surrounding the lawn are big beautiful hedges and trees. She grows beautiful geraniums, most from clippings. Jenny's life is simple and she claims her good health is from taking care of her garden. I believe her and I think this is the best advice for healthy living. She is living proof of her claim. My brief encounters with Jenny are always joyful and filled with a nugget of interesting facts or tips on living. Thank you Jenny.