I realize I haven't updated this piece of fine literature in quite awhile. So here goes:
Salmon Science Camp started this week - 10 6 to 8 year old kids (only 2 girls) and so far so good. The weather was mighty hot today, but we were able to stay inside a (very) air conditioned building for good chunks of time.
Went "rafting" on the Pilchuck River in Snohomish last weekend. Rafting implies rapids and action. I say "rafting" because, while we sat in an inflatable raft, much of the 6 hour trip was spent floating, paddling, repairing holes and tears in said rafts, "racing" toward the finish, and eating malt balls. (I will never live down giving Melinda 6 pounds of malt balls just because I found a 6 pound bag of them). I floated with my IslandWood friend Morgan, visiting from Brooklyn, but there were a total of 14 of us (in 7 rafts - on 7/7/07!).
Saw the John Butler Trio at the Moore Theatre a couple weeks ago. They were amazing! Very great performers and musicians.
Summer going well, but am a wuss about the heat. Can't wait for it to be in the 70's again!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
What's Rilke doing on a food blog?
Words of the day -Silent friend of many distances, feel how your breath is enlarging space. Among the rafters of dark belfries let yourself ring. What preys on you will
strengthen from such nourishment. Come and go with metamorphosis. What's your most painful experience? If what you drink's bitter, turn to wine.
In this huge night, become the magic at the crossways of your senses. Be what their strange encounter means.
And if the earthly forgets you, say to the quiet earth: I flow. Speak to the rushing water -- say: I am.
--R.M. RilkeI'm a sucker for nature-touched poetry or quotes and this one is fantastic. (Makes me want to read Jonathan's copy of Rilke poetry). I found it by accident on a food blog while following a link about salmon and Anthony Bordain... it's amazing how little coincidences and digressions lead to fun and enlightening things.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Jam jam jam
I made jam today. For the first time ever. There's a lot of sugar in jam. More sugar than strawberries. hmmm.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
I just had a birthday!
And wowie, it was fun. Went bowling with my peeps, then back to our place for some random fun (does anyone else take turns reading childrens' books aloud?). I was honored by the presence of some very thoughtful, creative, amazing and wonderful friends and Mom - and two cakes!
I have to give thanks to Melinda for finding ever-more creative ways to not buy anything new. She surprised me with three (3!) bags of gifts: a coat she snagged from a friend at our garage sale last year (that she knew I wanted), my missing water bottle (OK, that's a little bit of cheating), a partially used set of nature cards (Goodwill?), newish (well, maybe entirely new) camping cookware she got for very cheap, AND a cow mug (Thanks so much) that included a gift card to Goodwill; the icing on the cake was a re-used birthday card, with the previous givers' names crossed out in a handmade envelope! I think part of the reason we've done so well with the Compacting is that it is so fun to see how we creative we can get.
Check out Andrew's photos of the momentous occasion.
I have to give thanks to Melinda for finding ever-more creative ways to not buy anything new. She surprised me with three (3!) bags of gifts: a coat she snagged from a friend at our garage sale last year (that she knew I wanted), my missing water bottle (OK, that's a little bit of cheating), a partially used set of nature cards (Goodwill?), newish (well, maybe entirely new) camping cookware she got for very cheap, AND a cow mug (Thanks so much) that included a gift card to Goodwill; the icing on the cake was a re-used birthday card, with the previous givers' names crossed out in a handmade envelope! I think part of the reason we've done so well with the Compacting is that it is so fun to see how we creative we can get.
Check out Andrew's photos of the momentous occasion.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
My friends' adventure in Africa
Amazing. I just finished reading my friends' Kelli and Joe's blog account of their short-lived time with the Peace Corps in South Africa. I highly recommend reading some of it, even if you don't know them - it is fantastically written, has great pictures, and an incredible story (start reading mid-December, especially). Long story short: a mere few months into their 2 year tour with the PC, they got most of their stuff stolen, had to be helicoptered off a mountain and were forced to resign. I can't say enough how much I admire the dignity, optimism, and good faith that Joe and Kelli showed during their ordeal, and continue to show. Check it out: petrickafrica.blogspot.com.
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