whatMsg?

As I was preparing to go out and work in my yard, including planting the new bulbs I picked up at Costco, I referenced my extensive gardening library to find out more Sandersonia. Much to my surprise it wasn’t referenced in any of my books. So off to check the internet.

Lo and behold, as the website says, “This one’s an unusual new option, seen in some cutting edge florist shops but not widely available for gardeners.” That simple sentence just caused me to swell with pride because as I browsed the packages of bulbs and tubers at the store, I immediately picked up the only two bags of the Sandersonia simply because I hadn’t seen it and didn’t have it. Not because I thought it might be rare or unusual. Now I come to find that my discerning eye picked up on something special and unique. I can’t help but feel like an accomplished gardener who knows what the special plants are.

I felt the same way when I picked my wedding dress only to have it appear months later in a Good Morning America Bridal Fashion show.

I also felt the same way about reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first book, before it became famous.

This is obviously a window into my ego. I can’t help but feel special at finding that plant, dress or book first and then to have my obvious good taste validated. I guess I care more than I thought as to what others think, but try to only brag about it here or to my husband privately

I’m trying to be an early adopter of the Kindle, but it is darn hard being that availability is a problem.

So, off I go to discover the next great thing!

Today’s Reading List

• Latest issue of People (PRINT)

Approximate reading time: 1 hour