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1.) My first ever fruit/herb/edible plant has produced a large green lump. I was looking at it the other night with disdain when I realized that it's a nascent strawberry. In spite of myself, I was charmed and have been staring out at the plant every day since.

I'm enchanted by the idea that this could occur. That it's true - plants produce fruit. And my plants will produce fruit even though I care for them but grudgingly. I've wondered abt that strawberry since .... should I eat it when ripe? Would that be a cruel thing to do? As if separating and devouring the plant's young?

Poor plant.


2.) I came to the realization yesterday that Perth is finally getting more African immigrants.
There weren't too many Asians when I arrived (but now the proverbial cup runneth over) and there were no Africans. But now, I see a few walking the streets, working in stores and there's even a few doctors at my hospital.

This realization made me smile.

Finally.