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
A Story, General
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
A Story, General
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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Tide you over
I’ll be MIA for Monday’s post so to tide you over, just a few images while you wait. A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers … — a chinese proverb Where but in a garden do… Read more
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an ordinary life in a beautiful world
“A home that nourishes life embraces the little moments and appreciates the rhythmic seasons of life.”— Tsh Oxenreider Anne Lamott said, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Warmest of appreciation to all… Read more
