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Ilsa

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3. That's beautiful.

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 08:45 AM

Jun 29

Gratitude helps me from becoming too depressed about other situations.

One summer I grew basil in my back yard. Made pesto for myself, but mostly I felt good being so directly connected to the soil.

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Well, this year I did it. I harvested the basil and made pesto. [View all] NNadir Jun 29 OP

Pesto is so easy and there are so many ways to change it up, it's best to just whip it up when needed ... marble falls Jun 29 #1

Yes, it easy to make, but somehow, I never get around to making it. I made a point of it yesterday. NNadir Jun 29 #2

Aren't you glad you did! marble falls Jun 29 #4

That's beautiful. Ilsa Jun 29 #3

This may be my favorite post of yours, NN. blm Jun 29 #5

Good for you! PJMcK Jun 29 #6