With a wooden clothespin I picked up a generous pinch of the briny sauerkraut from the barrel whose lip was about at my shoulder. Pointing the end of the clothespin into my mouth, I ate my first crunch of fermented… Read more
A Story, General
A little story about observing
Susan Sontag wrote, “Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. stay eager.” She’s… Read more
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People who love to eat
Julia Child said,”People who love to eat are the best people.” Though I agree there’s a modicum of truth in that, in my view, it should be balanced with something Anna Thomas was quoted as saying, “We all eat, and… Read more
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Shopping on a main street like mine
“What makes the farmer’s market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.” — Bryant Terry Qualicum Beach Farmer’s market. Arriving early. I hear people who say they don’t buy local because it costs more. That’s… Read more
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when there’s a shift
Shifts come in many forms. When tectonic plates within the earth shift, an earthquake occurs, for instance. When the gears on our car shift, we advance to a smoother running gear appropriate for the speed. A mental shift can occur… Read more
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the pond that we are in
What’s one thing you’ve let go recently? That’s a question asked by the Minimalists on their Twitter feed this past week. I was able to recall three things I let go a week earlier, though the letting go was pretty… Read more
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a sweet apple fragrance
“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” –William Shakespeare’s words Lusciously lovely, showy clusters of large delectable peachy-pink, long-lived flowers. Round bushy super-flowerful habit, loads of glossy green leaves and consistent dark red new growth. Now,… Read more
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Wooden Boat Festival
Sun-warmed, yet invigorated by the chatter of people and the dulcet sounds of a saxophone played by a gentleman in a gold hued Hawaiian shirt, and the glistening waters of the bay, we wondered why it has taken years to… Read more
