4 months. I have mourned the tragic death of Mary Anne. This excruciating time in my life where I have never felt so alone. "No. I can't do this anymore." I think to myself. I have to do something. But what?
This idea led me to my garden. Seeing the wild and untamed mess I begin to think to myself. "Yes this is what I will do!"
"I will make a garden. Oh where I will grow the best and biggest fruits and vegetables seen to man!" As I run towards the shed I couldn't contain my excitement any longer. I jump for joy and begin whistling my favorite tune.
"Every day I would go to the local flower nursery and get seedlings. Little by little the garden became greener and resembled an actual garden. Soon it had bees and butterflies swarms around the bright flowers and rich juicy fruits. But my biggest accomplishment by far was my grapefruit tree.
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The Magic Grapefruit
RandomAs a 68 year old, retired, male widower it was hard to find anything to entertain myself with during the long days, until one day I take up gardening. I grow the freshest, most ripe fruits but my greatest accomplishment is my grapefruit tree. This...