for the love of compost

now this is true friendship...while jogging my friend spotted a sign, "composter FREE". risking not only life and limb but also lateness for work she went back and singlehandedly stowed it (larger than you might think and sticking out the back) into her car and drove away before any one else could nab the treasure (it pays to be an early riser). you see, she knows that--more than nordstrom gift cards or manicures--i want things that help me garden well. i even asked for a composting system for christmas. did i get it? no! so this was the perfect opportunity to make my organic dreams come true. hefting it together (with ropes this time) we drove it out here to the country whereupon it has a new home and the promise of great fruits and vegetables to come.