I'm starting now with my new resolution of writing in here semi-consistently again. I need to remember that I do this for my own sake, because I am so forgetful. Socrates was right: writing things down makes your memory lazy. When I think back on this year, I wonder, "Where was I? What was I doing every day? What was I thinking?" And the ( Read more... )

I actually went out on a Friday night! Anna and Connor (who are on their way up the West coast promoting the Lutheran Volunteer Corps, interestingly) came over after I got off work and we had tea and cookies, and then we went out to Mexican food, and then we went to Rimsky's, and we didn't go swing dancing but I want to one of these days. We had ( Read more... )

Tomorrow I am leaving for Not Back to School Camp orientation and I won't be back until September 4th. I'm really excited about this... I will meet amazing people and get to do a job I love. I'm unofficially in charge of baking for both sessions, which, as you know, is my thing. I cannot wait to be immersed in this passionate, creative community ( Read more... )

I hope your day was happy and earthy. Mine certainly was. Steph and I walked around campus and hugged our favorite trees, then helped make bike-powered smoothies to give to people in front of Sayles. We will read more of A Wind in the Door tonight... it goes with the theme. Yay reminders of the interdependence of all life ( Read more... )

Recent poems.

( Reading )

It's cold and windy again today. One of those days where I get exhausted just trying to keep myself warm, where the only place I can actually be warm is curled up in bed in the fetal position, which is obviously not so good for my productivity. One of those days where I will find any excuse not to leave the house, even for a fun reason. Also, it ( Read more... )

Once again, my body kicks ass. I had a minor cold this weekend, but I cured myself with zinc, Vitamin C, raw garlic, and mostly sleep. I got 12 hours of sleep Friday night (and dreamed again of being trained as a cook, then of being trapped in tunnels and running out of air) and ~8 hours last night. I actually woke before my alarm and was ( Read more... )

Today was the grand re-opening of Sweet Lou's Waffle Bar, and Steph and I decided to have ourselves a waffle dinner (along with, like, half of Northfield). I was skeptical, but savory waffles are actually good! I had the Minnesito Burrito, with salsa, cheese, and sour cream, and a strawberry banana one for dessert. I forgot my camera, so ( Read more... )

Another day, another poem.

( Power of Invisibility )

Sunday mornings are good. I feel like I am appreciating every moment, not freaking out needlessly, putting my heart into everything I make. This morning was fruit focaccia (Steph's idea, from her Slow Food cookbook - so damn good!), rhubarb cobbler, Southwesterny eggs, chocolate chocolate chip bread, cinnamon swirl coffee cake, and of course beer ( Read more... )