Marian Powell currently lives in Prescott, AZ, where she moved to escape the big city life of Los Angeles. Among other things, she had thoughts of growing her own food. Three tomatoes, two funny looking ears of corn, and zucchini that shriveled on the vine convinced her it's harder than it sounds—and thereby gave a new insight into poor Ish and his frustrations. You can send her mail at mepowell@cybermesa.com.