I suggested the Dahlia garden two years ago, and as things turned, Maria has had to do almost all of the digging and weeding. I do the watering. I am astonished by the spiritual depth and energy of this garden, how inspiring and comforting and healing it has been for me, for us. I was not open to the power of gardening before, just as I had not felt the power of photography for much of my life. My Dahlia garden  has opened me up, it is an enchanting place. This morning, I was out with my camera at sunrise, and a new Dahlia – I had not seen it before – was heralding the light and beauty and hope in the world. The news is what you make of it.