| Lorenzo Sunflower was getting nervous. The Garden Center had cut his price from $13.00 to $8.97, and he knew his days were numbered (he was, after all, an annual).
“What can I do in to make a difference?” he wondered. “Wait! I have a tradition to uphold!”
Lorenzo’s great-grandfather, ‘Pacino Cola’ Sunflower was the poster flower for the famous ‘War is not healthy for children and other living things’ logo.
Besides, Lorenzo’s friend Fickle Ficus Tree was working at Senator Joseph Lieberman’s campaign. Fickle’s responsibility was to soothe the senator’s nerves by telling him that he didn’t have a credible opposition candidate for the next election. He was very busy.
“I know, I’ll volunteer for Ned Lamont!” declared Lorenzo. He felt a surge of true patriotism.
Arriving at the Lamont campaign headquarters, Lorenzo was given a variety of responsibilities.
First, he had to pick up some rubber flip-flop sandals and waffles that had mysteriously appeared at the front door. Lorenzo didn’t mind; he hated when people threw garbage.
Helpful Adira showed him around the bright and cheerful office. Everybody had a computer.
Justin was looking for local events, and Lorenzo pointed out the best garden shows.
Jeff, also rooting around Google, was thinking about going to a local crafts show to check it out. It looked like rain, which got Lorenzo all excited.
Keith and Lorenzo had a tussle over who was driving, but Lorenzo remembered he couldn’t reach the gas pedal.
Meanwhile, Laura watched the proceedings over her computer and vegetable pizza. Lorenzo was grateful to see that some of his fellow plants had become part of the great stream of life.
Justin was busy entering phone call results in the database. Lorenzo’s leaves began to curl – that seemed like too much work.
Ryan, the Big Saguaro, was busy answering phones and directing traffic. He made a spot for Lorenzo on his desk, right next to his Ned Lamont coffee mug. Lorenzo counseled him on soil nurturance, sharpening tools and blades, defining an edge, and composting the dead stuff.
Meeting Fickle later over a Miracle-Gro cocktail, the two compared stories. “What a growing experience - the team is energized, and I don’t feel root bound anymore,” Lorenzo exulted.
“I wish I could say the same,” grumbled Fickle. “All Joe does are photo-ops, and I’m just the towering backdrop in the corner. I’m volunteering for Lamont. Do they need front door foliage?” |
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