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by | Apr 25, 2009 | Arizona, Community, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie

I was invited to table at the Old Town Farmer’s Market in Scottsdale today; it was fun to talk a bit about the organization I work for and to meet other nonprofit/gardener/activist folk. There were lots of families roaming the market, many with small children and...

Quilted Earth

by | Apr 24, 2009 | Community, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver

With more than an acre of land, a half dozen families from Burundi and a well intentioned group of overly caffeinated volunteers, the community garden plots took bloom today. Actually, without irrigation this week, the rock hard caliche land left us little room to do...

Tart

by | Apr 22, 2009 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk

I had a few friends over last night to enjoy the spring garden spoils. The grapefruit margaritas were the biggest hit; I liked the collard green wraps. I stole the idea from a restaurant in Scottsdale and then found this handy website to help with the prep. The wraps...

Sprightly Spring

by | Apr 21, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Journal

Details: A CAOK gift for a girlfriend: Amy Butler Swing Bag pattern: Decor weight fabric. It felt incredibly fulfilling to sit down and be creative yesterday. I turned on new music, went through stacks of fabric and fell into a bit of a trance. There should be a word...

Breaking Bread

by | Apr 20, 2009 | Arizona, Domestic Art, handmade, Kitchen Talk

A friend wanted to learn to bake bread this weekend; we whipped up a couple loaves of the infamous No Knead variety. I must say, this bread is great for soup but not the best for everyday stuff –like sandwiches. The crust is too hard. I’m going to keep...

Domestic Barter

by | Apr 17, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk

When Austin brought me eggs earlier this week, I promised baked goods in return. Last night after a much needed girl’s outing to 4Peaks with (photo shy) Sheila, I aproned-up, starting with two loaves of banana bread. Tonight I have a fundraising event at a...

Grace

by | Apr 15, 2009 | Faith, Good to Great, Journal

I’ve written about grace before, but I have to say, the concept is still a bit like calculus. Theoretically, I understand the basics. Practically, it is pretty hard  to apply to everyday life. Then there are moments where I feel like grace knocks me on my butt...

Sucrose Smile*

by | Apr 15, 2009 | Happy Hippie, Journal

Rather than wallowing in my bad mood yesterday, I came home from work and made a point of walking around with my camera taking note of that which does make me very, very happy, such as: a new friend, Austin, who decided to bring me a dozen eggs from his ducks and...