I am so thankful for such a wonderful day. Great friends and family gathering around the table, where we went around the table to say what we were thankful for. I am blessed. Dinner was by far the best Thanksgiving meal I have had in a very long time. The meal was fresh and full... Continue Reading →
Uber-geeky holiday wish list
I was recently asked about my holiday wish list. My mature, responsible self tried to respond with pleas for world peace and an end to poverty. My selfish, all-about-me self responded with this: I like themes – this year it's all very Jeffersonian: Book: Thomas Jefferson's Scrapbooks: Poems of Nation, Family and Romantic Love Collected... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Challenge – Resources for buying local food in Virginia
Here is my game plan: 1 trip to a local farmers market to purchase all fruit, veggies and wine (all produced within 100 miles from my house) - I will probably do my shopping a few days before Thanksgiving (Sunday looks like the best day). Order a local, heritage Turkey online and pick it up... Continue Reading →
Classic – Do the Right Thing
I love this movie. My teenage son recently reminded me just how much. I LOVE this scene! "Who told you to buy a brownstone on my block, in my neighborhood, on my side of the street?"
Gardening on my deck
Thanks to my sister, the garden on my deck is off-the-hook this summer We planted a succulent pot (my favorite item in the garden): Many happy tomatoes are on the way: The herbs and such are very green: The coneflowers are in bloom: Even our crazy cat is happy here:
Three things I really like
Things I really, really, really love: The kindle: The iPhone: This house (but in the woods near C-ville):
Longwood Gardens Spring 2009
Little D and I went to PA on Saturday - it was a beautiful, hot, sunny day. Longwood was beautiful - complete with tree houses and an Arbor Day celebration. The water gardens were under construction though - and we were sad to miss it. It was also a bit early in the season so... Continue Reading →
Things I love today
My latest obsessions - reminding me that sometimes it's the little things that bring big enjoyment out of life. 1. dwell magazine. Having always been obsessed with magazines - this is my latest craze. Full of ideas on architecture and interior design, all with a 'sustainability' edge. This magazine keeps me focused on how I... Continue Reading →
Nick’s Hope: A Vigil of Prayer and Encouragement
It was 1 year ago when Nick Freeman, a popular, well-liked, teenager in my community took his own life. You can read more in my post from last year, here. Here is a tribute to him posted by a friend last year shortly after his death: Beginning Tuesday, March 31st - two local community churches... Continue Reading →
Urban Outfitters: What are you thinking?
I recently received an urban outfitters catalog in the mail. In the 80's, I was a huge fan of UO so I was excited to see what they had to offer (I LOVE the 80's). After looking through the catalog - and then visiting their online store, I find myself pissed-off on several different levels.... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 