Grow Where You Are Planted by digitalrn

Grow Where You Are Planted

Our neighbor enjoys decorating for the different seasons throughout the year, and last year he discarded his pumpkin out beyond his backyard. Well this year he has a pumplin growing in his driveway. It made me think of the wise saying we've all heard before, "Grow Where You Are Planted." Some of us may not be exactly where we want to be in life. We may not have the "perfect" job, may not have that "perfect" house, but we do have. I think we need to understand the importance of moving ahead in life at a speed we can comfortably accomodate. We need to "Grow Where We Are Planted." We need to give ourselves time to mature, and we need to strive to do our best, no matter where we are.
Fantastic fall picture
September 29th, 2010  
Great picture and I enjoyed what you had to say!!
September 29th, 2010  
Wow! That's quite a "volunteer!"
September 29th, 2010  
Well-worded. This is a gorgeous, early pumpkin!
September 29th, 2010  
Gppd thought and a nice looking pumpkin!
September 29th, 2010  
Tis the season...big one too!
September 29th, 2010  
that was supposed to say good!
September 29th, 2010  
Well said. Love the orange!
September 29th, 2010  
perfect fall shot!
September 29th, 2010  
Wonderful words of advice.
September 29th, 2010  
hehe! I did the same thing, but I have a whole garden growing behind my fence: http://365project.org/mrssmith/365/2010-09-20. Great picture!
September 29th, 2010  
wise words.....great pumpkin!
September 29th, 2010  
I guess he won't need to buy a new one this year. :) I love fall, and your picture depicts one of the many things I love about fall. That is a beautiful balance of orange and green. (And thank you... :) Glad you are feeling better.)
September 29th, 2010  
Looks like it not only grew but thrived! Must have been quite a surprise.
I like the water on it.
September 29th, 2010  
Sue
such wise words to live by! boy I'm glad I follow you! Excellent photo love the framing
September 29th, 2010  
Beautiful shot Rick- love the framing :)
September 29th, 2010  
fresh!!!! nice and orange! =) nice shot rick! =)
September 29th, 2010  
Love this shot. Great color. Very wise words.
September 29th, 2010  
nice!
September 29th, 2010  
nice looking pumpkin! very big and beautiful color, great shot
September 29th, 2010  
That's a mighty big pumpkin! Nice shot!
September 29th, 2010  
Well spoken Rick! Your words always brighten my day. Lovely shot of that jack-o-lantern!!
September 29th, 2010  
Great shot, I love the bright colors!
September 29th, 2010  
This is so neat Rick. Wonderful and wise!!
September 29th, 2010  
Nice pumpkin! Nice thoughts!
September 29th, 2010  
This shot is amazing! I love the pumpkin! I love reading your thoughts...they really are amazing!
September 29th, 2010  
Wonderful words for all of us to remember...thanks for the reminder, Rick! And...I have to agree....it is a good-looking pumpkin, even if just by accident...lol!
September 29th, 2010  
Great shot, I love the bright orange.
September 29th, 2010  
A wonderful shot.. we are having a pumpkin shortage over here.. the elk got stuck into the shoots, and wiped out one farm altogether...
September 29th, 2010  
Nice composition and wise words...as always!
September 29th, 2010  
So true, Rick. Nice big pumpkin, so does it block his driveway? Ha...
September 29th, 2010  
Beautifully said Rick.Great pic,I like the crop and focus!
September 29th, 2010  
beautiful pumpkin..... nice shot, rick.... Halloween just around the corner again..... FUN!!!
September 29th, 2010  
Awesome shot, and great thoughts as usual.
September 29th, 2010  
Lovely shot Rick, your words really hit home with me this morning, thanks :)
September 29th, 2010  
Very nice. :)
September 29th, 2010  
re my imaged for Sept 29 ... Hey Rick, is this your twisted humour again? You have to warn me it's coming up so I can laugh at the right time.

BTW great colour - we eat pumpkin's over here, do you?
September 29th, 2010  
I love this sentiment, the volunteer pumpkin growing by the driveway is classic! What a great shot! And I like the way you think. If you're always peeking over the fence at the greener grass you miss the joys of our own yard.
September 29th, 2010  
Thank you Rick as your words really made a difference to my mindset tonight on reading them.
September 29th, 2010  
So true - we can not only grow, but be content. Thanks for the photo and story!
September 29th, 2010  
Love the colors. I guess your neighbor won't have to go far to find a pumpkin to decorat e his yard this year. I agree with your words too, Well said.
September 29th, 2010  
fabulous shot! i love the pumpkin placed at the bottom of the frame, and the processing is great. fitting words as well.
September 29th, 2010  
Beautiful glowing color and perfect processing. Love your commentary. I'm sure everyone who reads this will be touched by it.
September 29th, 2010  
Love the bright orange andwhat a great picture to remind us that Fall is in the air!! I loved what you said and you are so right!!!
September 29th, 2010  
lovely colour Rick:)!!!! nice shot & always great wisdom in your words:).
September 29th, 2010  
I love your words of wisdom that you share with us all Rick - so true!
A wonderful photo!
September 29th, 2010  
Perfect colors!
September 29th, 2010  
P.S. I love your message. Very true.
September 29th, 2010  
That sure says Fall.
September 29th, 2010  
YAY pumpkins!!!! Oh man I love fall!!!
September 29th, 2010  
Stunning pumpkin shot and very wise words!
September 29th, 2010  
Lovely words, lovely picture!
September 29th, 2010  
Lovely Pumpkin, and your captions are always full of wisdom .
September 29th, 2010  
awesome shot! Love the vibrant colors and LOVE the composition!
September 29th, 2010  
Wise words Rick, you've made my day with that composition. :)
Great capture too!
September 29th, 2010  
Looks like a lot of pumpkin pies ready for the maken'!

Was happy to read you are feeling better!
September 29th, 2010  
very well said ....and beautifully captured. the dew in the pumpkin reminds me of the weather back home....
September 29th, 2010  
love the framing of this!
September 29th, 2010  
Great shot Rick. About my barn, no not feeling well enough to go out to take shots. I took that barn shot last month in Palmyra. Was a rough day today...hoping for a better one for tomorrow.
September 30th, 2010  
Great wise words Rick and your neighbours pumpkin is huge and what a lovely orange :)
September 30th, 2010  
Love the message behind the picture. Lovely orange shot!
September 30th, 2010  
Brilliant shot x
September 30th, 2010  
Wonderful words to live by, Rick! ne should always make the most of the circumstances!
September 30th, 2010  
Wise word Rick. And a beauty of a pumpkin!!
October 1st, 2010  
like and the photo looks fantastic.
October 1st, 2010  
Beautiful photo and such a wise commentary. So very true! I always try and thrive and be happy! Each day is a new blessing and I'm very thankful to wake up each day and get to spend another day here on earth.
October 1st, 2010  
A perfect pumpkin, it will be just great for Halloween!
October 2nd, 2010  
Love the shot and the message. Your wise words are a lesson but in such a kind and non-judging tone. They were good words for me and my family to hear this week as we are getting our home of 17 years ready to sell. We have a beautiful spot to go to, but its in a much bigger city away from all our very good friends. So we all feel very conflicted and a little worried about a permanent move like this. I shared your image and words with my family. They all shook their heads and agreed. Its not easy, but we're in this together. Bloom where you are planted. Thanks, Rick.
October 3rd, 2010  
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