Our family has been recycling for a long time over 15 years. Most of that time, we have also been composting. Each new house we've lived in, we've set aside room for a compost pile.
My oldest son and I have been turning our compost pile regularly since July. I got a late start this year and had let everything get overgrown. Working full-time as a teachers assistant, I got very involved in my job, even bringing work home, volunteering for special events. What we all do in this profession. It was easy to get carried away when I was doing something I loved. So, yes, the garden suffered. Weeding of the flower beds wasn't happening. And so the compost pile was left to its own devices. But I was busy elsewhere.
Then, I lost my job. Letter in the mail on a Saturday. Still had two weeks left of school. Last ones hired, first ones let go. Deep budget cuts in education in North Carolina ....... doesn't soften the blow. Doesn't make it hurt any less ...
Anyhow, with our composting, we got a late start, but we're right on schedule now. We're turning over the old, letting some fresh air in, moistening new thoughts as we go. And now I have more time to spend with my son.
