Got these beauties at the Farmer's Market last week. It seems one pound yields a little over one cup of shelled peas.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Goodbye Gypsy Wagon
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Midsummer Night's Eve
Tonight is Midsummer Night's Eve, also called St. John's Eve. St.
John is the patron saint of beekeepers. It's a time when the hives are full of honey. The full moon that occurs this month was called the Mead Moon, because honey was fermented to make mead. That's where the word "honeymoon" comes from, because it's also a time for lovers. An old Swedish proverb says, "Midsummer Night is not long but it sets many cradles rocking." Midsummer dew was said to have special healing powers. In Mexico, people decorate wells and fountains with flowers, candles, and paper garlands. They go out at midnight and bathe in the lakes and streams. Midsummer Eve is also known as Herb Evening. Legend says that this is the best night for gathering magical herbs. Supposedly, a special plant flowers only on this night, and the person who picks it can understand the language of the trees. Flowers were placed under a pillow with the hope of important dreams about future lovers.
(Shamelessly reposted from the very lovely Susan Christie without permission)
(oops - this is from Garrison Keillor)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Desiree Rumbaugh! Wow!
What a rich experience it was to study Anusara yoga with Desiree Rumbaugh this weekend in Albuquerque at the lovely Bhava Yoga Studio. She is a truly divine yogi and her lessons came in a subtle way from inside and outside the studio. Many blessings to Desiree, Bea and Donna for making this transformative weekend. What very special people you are. Om.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Clinic
receptionist, is in the Teen Outreach Program and she volunteered to
meet patients and schedule them an appointment. Rose, you ruled the front end, thank you!
Parking Ticket
Albuquerque last week. At first I was sort of annoyed when I thought
it was $30 but then I saw if I paid it on time it was only $10. Sorry
New York, you don't own me anymore.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
First Kayak Trip
short trip (2hrs) down the Rio Grande and then went for breakfast.