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I’m still stunned that my son and daughter’s Brookfield High School team WON the Boston Regional FIRST Robotics tournament yesterday. They came up from behind to this incredible finish, starting in 24th place at the beginning of the quarter finals! (My son is holding the sign above and is on the right in the first … Read more
Hearing reports of gloriously blooming fruit trees in Annapolis, and places where their forsythia is bloomed and past, I have to own where our flowers are around here. The crocus have been unremarkable this year, we are on the early side for daffodils, although they are beginning to arrive, and the forsythia is only vaguely … Read more
Last night I went down to Greenwich to see this show of the Lower Fairfield County Photography Club at the Bendheim Gallery (see above.) The show runs until May 7th, if you can get a chance to see it in person. For more information click here. Sorry that in a few places there are reflections … Read more
I went to a preview screening of this documentary last night. It was just rough clips of an independent film in the making, interspersed with commentary, and concluded with a panel discussion. I can’t therefore review and rate this as a movie yet, but I’ll share what I learned, as well as some of my … Read more
This page represents March 26, 2011 through April 6, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
This recipe, based on a classic Indian dish, is bound to become a staple in your soup making repertoire. It is delicious, interesting and satisfying. Curried Lentil Soup recipe 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 2 large stalks of celery, finely chopped 1 large onion (12 ounces) finely chopped 1 … Read more
These facts are lifted right off one of the websites I shared with you yesterday. If you want to see backup sources for these facts, click here. Food for thought? Ninety percent of Americans make less in real dollars than they did in 1973 – on average $4,000 less. The wealthiest 400 Americans now control … Read more
Today I had the privilege of hearing Anna Lappe speak. She is the author of Diet for a Hot Planet. (I bought –and got signed– her book today but haven’t read it yet). Her mother, Frances Moore Lappe, is the author of Diet for a Small Planet, which over 30 years ago was instrumental in … Read more
I have three paintings (those above, shown closer up at the bottom of this post) in the Bedlam show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. The show runs from today until April 16; click here to see their website if you are local and need directions. Check out some of the works below, and come … Read more
No April Fool, I was at the State level competition of the National Geography Bee today. Although admittedly I was witnessing top students, it was encouraging to see these kids’ familiarity with our world and their facile command of its facts. We were honored to have our daughter participate at this level! Our daughter missed … Read more
Five Smooth Stones David, calmly confident went after Goliath armed with five carefully chosen smooth stones. Turns out, he only needed to use one: it was enough. When facing my giants what smooth stones do I select? I’ve decided on these: 1)God is good 2)God is omnipotent 3)God is ever-present 4)God is infinite 5)God is … Read more
As discussed yesterday, I went to an awesome show in New York City titled, “Infinite Variety: 300 years of Red and White Quilts.” Click here to read my review of the event and see my photos of the unique displays. Below are some close up photographs of some of the 651 red and while quilts … Read more
After a tip in church on Sunday (thank you Julie), I kidnapped my husband and daughter for an excursion today without telling them where we were going. Our life is so busy, when do we have time for fun? You’d think being self-employed and homeschooling we’d be the image of flexibility, but not exactly! I … Read more
The answers to questions we are having are everywhere in nature, and we just need to change our lens in order to see them. Life creates conditions conducive to life, and we can follow that example as we find ways to meet our needs while making this place an Eden for future generations. This cogent … Read more
This page represents March 14, 2011 through March 25, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
My youngest daughter’s Destination ImagiNation middle school level team came in first place in their division today in Connecticut. They are going to Globals in May! They won last year and went to Globals then as well, but this year the competition was much stiffer, and they didn’t expect to win. Their team, called Vision … Read more
