Rumor Has It

Green and White

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:40:12 0000

It’s that time of year again. That special time when local Farmer’s Markets open. The other day I went to one that was very small. And very sweet. There weren’t a lot of people there, but the energy was still ecstatic. It was a bright sunny day and folks were just happy to be out and about. Farmer’s Markets are so friendly. Especially these small ones. Everybody takes the time to visit and chat, as well as shop and sell.

Clowns and Dogs

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:18:22 0000

Who’s that clown in my herb garden??

Not to worry. It’s not just any clown. It’s this clown. It’s me.

Aptly Named

Thu, 8 May 2008 07:55:22 0000

I couldn’t stand the fact that the picture I took of that first wildflower was so bad. All because of my snake phobia. It blurred because the strap of my camera scared me half to death. I decided that I needed to do better. So, I took to the woods again. I was bound and determined to find a flower just like the one I had seen the other day. And, this time I would take a decent picture of it!

May Day

Mon, 5 May 2008 08:32:47 0000

Well I took to the woods again. This time it was May Day. And this time I was on a clearly defined mission. I was going to find, photograph and identify some wildflowers.

The first wildflower I spotted was lovely. The white flower hung upside down under three leaves. I couldn’t get the camera where I wanted it in order to take a good photo. Where the flower was growing just felt… snake-y (you other snake phobic’s out there know exactly what I’m talking about.) I got off the path (something I never do) and stepped as close to the flower as I could muster up the courage.

Hearts Alive

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:46:25 0000

“And my heart came back alive….”

Somebody somewhere wrote those words in a song. And those exact words popped into my head this morning as I came out of the woods to head back home. What a great way is was to spend the morning of Earth Day. In the woods.

“And my heart came back alive…” Being in the woods does that to me. I come back alive. I go into the woods raggedy. I come out smooth. Being in the woods perks my spirit. Renews my being. Gives me peace. Yes, livens my heart.

Off to See the Wizard

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:41:46 0000

Of Oz, that is. The occasion? My daughter’s birthday party. Yep, she turned 7. That’s right, 7 years ago today…okay, okay, I’ll spare you the details. Back to Oz. I, myself, was in charge of the party. Me, a party planner?! Now that’s different. But, since the guests were to be a bunch of 7-year-olds, I thought I could handle it.

Frosty

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 07:25:20 0000

At what point can you develop frostbite?

Believe it or not, that is what was going through my head the night last week that we arrived at our Mountain Farm. My parents and my daughter and I headed up there for “Spring Break.” My husband had to work and spent much of his week on a business trip to New York City. We were each at opposite extremes. He in the “city that never sleeps.” Me in the country-side. Where folks “hit the hay” when the sun goes down.

Easter Doings

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:16:28 0000

This Easter, Easter 2008, is the first one where I am in charge of the kitchen. Me. Oh, yeah...I’m up for the challenge. It’s hard to believe but spending time in the kitchen creating meals has become fun for me. Actual fun. When I worked long hours and had very little time, I have to tell you, I did not enjoy it. Now that I have the time to think about meals and search recipes, it’s a different experience altogether. It is definite fun. I’d actually call it a hobby for me.

And this hobby is so rewarding. There’s nothing like putting a lovely hot meal on the table for your family and to hear your six year old child say, “Gross, what is this? I can’t eat it.” The joys of being the family chef.

Slack Please

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:22:31 0000

I noticed something last week. I don’t cut myself any slack any more. I don’t think that’s a good thing. I am going to learn to cut myself some slack.

Let me tell you how I came to this realization. Let’s talk about the necessity of slack.

Gearing Up and Dressing Up

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:47:34 0000

I have been working feverishly on some projects these last few weeks. All of which are quite ambitious. That’s actually the way I like it. Working feverishly. Challenging projects. It is a truth that I function best under pressure. In fact, that’s about the only way I function. Otherwise, I’m bored. I’m sure there’s some fancy diagnosis for that. Besides procrastinator. Or adrenaline junkie.