Book Review: American Grown
The Kitchen Garden at the White House, begun by Mrs. Obama in 2009, has come to symbolize bringing the community together and a renewal of awareness of the food we eat.
Month: July 2012
Recipe: Summer Squash & Spinach Casserole
Got a ton of summer squash? This is delicious and a great way to combine the scores of fresh produce we have rolling in over here. It also is a wonderful way to use those fresh herbs we’ve got growing in large pots just outside the kitchen door. This dish is much more beautiful … Read more
Poem by Jena Strong: What if?
What If? What if you knew that everything was going to be okay, that something was in motion beyond your field of vision, beyond even the periphery of your knowing? What if you knew that everything you want, everything you’ve been seeking, trying to figure out, missing, is right here, already whole in your hands, … Read more
Good Picture Books for Kindergarten
My niece just finished her first year teaching kindergarten in a top ranked magnet school. Recently, I shopped an awesome library sale for bargain books for her
Community Painting Project
When I was painting today, it seemed all around me were people salivating to paint. One grandmother told me she could never paint, and I assured her anyone…
Photos of Savoy Cabbage
As you’ve been hearing, our CSA is wonderful. This vegetable, received today, is an object of art!
My New Poem: What Does the Christ Do?
The Christ: wakes us from every nightmare/ removes apathy, terror, frustration and distress/ annihilates distraction, procrastination, and inhibition/ banishes
Watercolors Done at the Quarry
One of the things I promised my 15 year old this summer is to take time each day for her to swim at the Quarry. I have not only made good on this promise, but
Movie Review: Brave
My husband is a Pixar fan and he was the driving force behind seeing this film. We enjoyed it. I’d give it four stars; the stunning animation was done so…
Other Photos from Sidewalk Sale
Yesterday I posted photos of people I was cherishing at our sidewalk sale. Here are the other photographs I took at that event…
Photos of People at Sidewalk Sale
Today my daughter and I walked around our local sidewalk sale. She poured over beaded creations, getting some expert advice, while I people watched, loving and blessing each and every one. Here are some of the folks I saw… only one of which I know. I absolutely love the first photo below!
Easy-to-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
I have made hard-boiled eggs for years and haven’t had trouble peeling them until recently. I then learned that eggs which aren’t as fresh peel easier and I realized that now that I’m buying organic and local eggs they are too fresh for pretty peeling. Are you also frustrated with lumps of egg clinging … Read more
Abundant CSA Produce in July
Our 15 year old daughter works on this CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) at New Pond Farm, and we get a share. Above is one week’s worth, a couple weeks ago. Today, when I went to pick up my daughter, I took the photos below of the packing process. Below, you can see the 20 bins … Read more
My Newest Pottery Bowl
I’m pleased with this most recent bowl I made, both the shape and the glaze. I carved out the bottom as is shown below…
My New Poem: Morning After Hard Rain
Moist, sultry air/ Soggy flowers, dripping trees/ Grass steaming misty in early sun/ Wooden benches saturated/ Birds coming out of hiding…
Photos of Beekeepers
It was fascinating watching these three women beekeepers at work. I overheard one say that being involved with the whole process of harvesting honey was…