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It looks as if fruit grows from a branch, but growth comes more truly from the gardener's hope and the work of sowing the seed that grew inside the fruit. --Rumi

We're finished with the growing season for this year. I hope to keep offering food for thought on the Frog Log. Stay tuned and thanks!

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