Life has been full of pre-semester insanity, but fortunately I know that ifuonlyknew has become an inspiration of "start where you are, try to let go of your fear of your imperfections, and just do what you can." I am not only speaking of her pursuing dance, although it is perhaps the most obvious. This year has been full of these demonstrations from her ( Read more... )

By the time all is said and done, the Chiquita will have managed to go back-to-school shopping four times for this year. Crazy!

The first trip was arguably the least productive (supplies-wise at least) yet the most important. She went with some friends from the MoS summer photography class. Since this summer we have been developing her ability to ( Read more... )

Sunday lunch: Hummus en Fuego, Balsamic Bruschetta
*made ahead for lunches: quinoa w/ kale
Monday: Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Tuesday: Carrot Almond Salad (with green beans instead of asparagus), Lemony Chickpea Stirfry
Wednesday: cherry tomato couscous
Thursday: game night!
Friday: Spring Pasta with summer vegetables instead :)

Last weekend jasra came over to help salvbard and I tackle the jungle that had taken over during Pennsic. Not only did we get a ton of weeding done in the raised beds and front yard, but we also pruned back some of the larger perennials and herbs that were taking over. Score for jasra's coworkers!

Besides yard clean up, we also did some improvements for the front ( Read more... )

Last week Chiquita had a week long set of photography classes at the Museum of Science. She actually has been fairly interested in photography for a number of years, and I have fond recollections of Salvbard and she sitting side by side, focused.

The beginning of the week did not get great reviews, which was a bit harder for me as I was still at Pennsic. ( Read more... )

Saturday, still on EST, I woke a little before dawn. I didn't mind though, as I got to sit on the deck in the night cooled air and watch the sun rise between the trees and over the mountain.

After that I did my yoga while the house was still quiet. Fortunately I received some kitty assistance though. I am not sure how I might have managed on my own.

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So as of today it has been a year since I started gaming within majes's world of Krayzen. For the most part we have managed to have a weekly game, with relatively few exceptions. And I have sort of come to love the energy of spirit of Chloe and her compatriots, especially when they manage to surprise me which is more often than you would think.

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This week in our farm share we had gotten ( Read more... )

Monday Tea Time: Lemon Balm Tea Cake (recipe below)
Monday BBQ: beer bratwurst, swordfish steak, grilled marinated vegetables, grilled balsamic asparagus, and honey balsamic bean saladTuesday: los restos ( Read more... )

Sunday: keilbasa, salad, sauteed spinach, and pasta with butter and sage sauce
Monday: sockeye salmon, steamed broccoli, roasted acorn squash with tomato sauce and goat cheese
Tuesday: (game night) chicken curry and rice
Wednesday: chili (I will likely be out, but it makes excellent leftovers and can be prepped ahead)
Thursday: red lentil soup ( Read more... )