I'm not a "green thumb" kind of person, but I am trying to change. Hence, I went out and bought a half-dozen plants the other day... and I like the effect so far. My reading nook is a little cozier now, which is a good thing -- being unemployed, I've got a chance to catch up on all of the "me time" things I've put aside for so long. Between all of the writing, the reading, and meditating while overlooking my neighborhood (which I can do quite well from the papasan in the nook), I'm grateful to have a fabulous life today. Namaste.