Re: Re: Who's the Audience (let's be honest)

**"* <b*@prodigy.net>**

One of the main differences between what is perceived as unpleasant work and
what is perceived as a meditative or creative activity is the noise factor.
No wonder the public associates gardening with work, since most garden crews
and many individuals destroy the ambiance of a quiet neighborhood with their
motorized blowers, mowers, chippers, chain saws, cultivators, and
clippers -- all of which are supposed to be used with ear protection. The
noise of the vacuum cleaner is what I hate most about housework, and the
noise of garden machinery is what interferes with the pleasure of gardening.
What can be done about this!?

With best wishes,
Betty

Betty Mackey, Publisher
B. B. Mackey Books
P. O. Box 475
Wayne, PA 19087
bbmackey@prodigy.net
www.mackeybooks.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher P. Lindsey" <topica.com@spamfodder.com>
 Cooking a gourmet meal?  I'd rather do it myself as well.
> The only thing mentioned that I'd rather someone else do is my housework
(especially the dishes!).  And the reason is because it's work.
A lot of people perceive gardening as work.  To me, it isn't really.  It's
> a way to get outside and enjoy the weather and sun, get some exercise,
and get my creative juices flowing as I come up with schemes for new
planting beds.  And of course, to watch my 'children' grow.
>
> The key, I think, is not to pitch gardening as work.
>
> Chris
>

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