I pushed the issue a little (because their sign said they were there to help solve gardening problems and answer questions. Maybe they didn't know what their sign said.) So I asked, "What do you think about some herbs -- like basil, thyme, chives?" and they said, "Well, I guess you could do that." As if to say, "That is something I am not interested in, so I cannot pull up enough imagination, knowledge, empathy, or WORDS to make up a useful reply." Eventually I toddled off and they did not seem to notice (because I was not a plant).
So then I felt discouraged because although I think gardening might make me into a different person, I might become one of THOSE people, and that is not a thing to be desired.
I was also going to look into getting art supplies, but I just didn't and I can't remember why now -- it's probably because I don't go more than walking distance from my house on weekends, and also because I ran out of money.
So I am still me, and not a gardener or working artist. But I feel pretty happy about being able to talk to people and to appreciate art. I am also still thinking about getting some supplies. But the Master Gardener folks pretty much turned me against trying to grow herbs forever.
My apartment is all topsy-turvy because Nelson came home from college with all her gear from her dorm. I need to clean out my closet and make some more room. Maybe this week I will become someone who cleans. That would also be novel and unlike myself. There are endless possibilities I tell ya.
