Flowers and Politicians

     

    I spend a lot of time with my various flower gardens during the spring and summer months.   I love every stage of the flowers development,  from relishing the buds emerging from their winter's sleep,  all the way to removing all the dead flowers that are past their time.

     One thing is very clear to me when I tend my flowers.  When I remove the dead heads,  it allows for many newer blossoms to spring forth and come to life.

    Years ago, I remember that we were driving through national parks out west.  At the time,  there had been a number of wildfires that had swept through the area.   Yes, it had killed a lot of trees,  but enough time had passed so that a whole new generation of infant trees had emerged from the ground, now exposed to the light.   The older trees had kept the baby trees from being able to receive the sunlight they needed to grow and thrive.

    This year in particular, due to the way politics is going,  I would say that I can see a clear connection between gardening and politicians.   The old ones who have been there a really long time and are in their 80's or 90's really need to be removed to make room for new life, new ideas, new blood.

    I believe that could be as life-giving for our country as it is life-giving for my marigolds and daisies!  Those not removed use up all the nutrients and space that should be there for new flowers.  

    Perhaps the best solution is term limits!  I'm all for that!