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jude's avatar

hey bill: i came here while googling the rumi quote: “Whatever the ways of the world, what fruits do you bring?” and stayed for gary and your garden and your son. "gary is just doing what groundhogs do". yes. thank you for the smiles, the wisdom, the photos, and rumi.

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Bill Davison's avatar

I am glad that you found me through Rumi. That seems like serendipity at work.

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carol ziel's avatar

I loved the Rumi quotes, but clearly he wasn't a gardener! I found myself becoming quite fond of Gary and his ability to game the system...Aunt Carol

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Lenore clark's avatar

Thank you for these enlightening words.

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Maria Race's avatar

Beautifully written-and I did buy the Rumi book. Enjoy the rest of the summer/

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Bill Davison's avatar

Thank you. I am glad to hear that you bought the new Rumi book.

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Mary-Margaret Simpson's avatar

Yes, like you I found this story incredibly funny but then it became so much more. Thank you, Bill.

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Bill Davison's avatar

You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed this one. I said goodbye to Gary yesterday. It was a bittersweet experience.

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Sally Showalter's avatar

I am so happy I don't have groundhogs or rabbits. Keep up the quest!

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S K's avatar

Fabulous! Love the Rumi poems. Long live Gary!

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