Have you ever noticed how some people seem to have perfect timing in life? They are always ahead of the curve, grabbing the opportunities, while others (like me) might be a bit late to the party.
Take blackberry picking, for instance…
Whilst I was out early doors with the ridgebacks this morning, looking like a drenched rat; because I obviously didn’t get the weather report memo first thing; I noticed loads of juicy blackberries. The recent heatwave and rain showers must have been the perfect tonic for ripening up the berries, honestly, they looked delicious. The berries were just waiting to be plucked, but I had to pass by empty handed because I didn’t have the right blackberry picking gear! Just a dog poop bag.
On this occasion, I walked by content enjoying the beauty in the bushes, but a little disappointed that I didn’t have a plan to seize the moment.
The thing is, on the day I intentionally go with my blackberry picking bucket, I find the bushes nearly bare. Why? Because there…