Your new place looks fabulous and with plenty of room for a garden. There's nothing more peaceful than spending hours in a garden. Plants express themselves in the way they grow and without words which are often spoken without any concern for the ears they are falling on.

I love your attitude, "I sit in a position where I can embrace a daily life which brings me contentment" Getting to this point in life may take some time, but once you've gotten there the remainder of one's being will be a peaceful journey.

My wife just made a new batch of basil pesto, of course with pine nuts included.
If you weren't on the other side of the globe I'd gladly send you some.

We love gardening and grow and put away enough veggies to last us until the next growing season.
One thing that I learned about growing basil is that it loves a lower pH. A pH between 5.5 and 6.0 will make all of the difference.

Drama shortens life and poisons the soul, but the best thing about this theatre is that it is totally avoidable.

Peace be with you girl!