Sunday and it is one day until the end of June. It is mild outside with periodic cloud cover and a gentle breeze. What a perfect day to work in the garden and collect the veggies that have come to season. A cool breeze and a comfortable day to attend to the garden are rare in Oklahoma this time of year. But it is the heat that helps give the homegrown taste and makes every bead of sweat and a sore back well worth the effort.

There is a taste of the earth present in each veggie. It is not the essence dirt, only turnips taste like purple dirt. But it is a connection to the spirit of the earth that makes you feel healthy with each bite. So tonight we will have a supper of fresh potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes and squash. Water melon and cantaloupe are on the vine but not quite ready.

I went to the Farmers Market yesterday and found a cantaloupe. What a lovely summer evening it will be. No recollection of bipolar, just taking in the sweetness of the day and country living. Healing of the body and spirit from Mother Earth.