A couple times this last week, my participation in a wellness program was questioned. It appeared that the thought was, “If you are thin, you have no need to participate… Read More... "Enough with the skinny talk"
julia makes granola to fill the baby bird’s tummy Read More... "Granola"
Exploring DC :: Part 4 (Bees)
I gave a short slideshow to my DMBB club about my time with bees in DC. I’m guessing they’re the only ones who really get me, so I’ll share one photo. Read More... "Exploring DC :: Part 4 (Bees)"
Girl logic :: what I think before I eat a piece of pizza
I listened to It’s Been a Minute, the one where Sam Sanders interviews Iliza Shlesinger about Girl Logic. (Find the podcast at https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute-with-sam-sanders) Iliza relates everything to pizza to keep… Read More... "Girl logic :: what I think before I eat a piece of pizza"
Pumpkin diving
Pumpkin diving. Well, not really. “N” of GAIN and I saved pumpkins from the dumpster. In years past, I’ve helped decorate our church. When we clear out everything from Thanksgiving, the compostable stuff… Read More... "Pumpkin diving"
Italian olive wood
Wow! November was packed so full that I didn’t write at all. My oldest had time for a trip to the Continent. I wanted her to spend her time taking in the… Read More... "Italian olive wood"
The garden is really big now
I drove my son to the bank and on the way home, I had to turn the car around and have him snap this photo. I’m standing on my plot,… Read More... "The garden is really big now"
Big garden win
I just moved 40′ of fencing and posts and all of this basil. Why? To make way for work to be done in my city’s community garden. In the past, we’ve had… Read More... "Big garden win"
No Spend September :: So at ease
I decided to join my sister (find her over at Learning the Frugal Life) and I have a No Spend September. What is No Spend September? It’s a spending freeze. I will allow… Read More... "No Spend September :: So at ease"
Keeping up with Julia
What have I been doing? I feel more like the question ought to be, “What haven’t I been doing?” I am certainly keeping busy. To begin this post, I’ll show… Read More... "Keeping up with Julia"