Thoughts from "being there": Our island weekend
July 7, 2009
It seems a shame that after a 5 day trip away from home I only have time to write one measly post about our getaway. I have too much else to share this week to spend any more time than that remembering in words our wonderful extended weekend. (More photos ...
More strawberries and a summer haiku
July 3, 2009
We're gone this weekend. Camping on island off the coast of New Brunswick, Canada. Listening to whales, hiking for hours, sitting around the fire, a tent site overlooking the ocean. Or at least this is what I imagine it will be like as I write this the night before we ...
Strawberry talk and a Fresh Fruit Pie recipe
July 1, 2009
Yesterday we went strawberry picking at a local, organic and unadvertised farm. The day was misty and gray, sounds almost lovely until you realize we've had 21 days of rain in the month of June. But this is strawberry season - the time to pick, wash and freeze enough to ...
Soap workshop announced
June 27, 2009
Garden Rosemary Mint A date is picked and a venue booked for my first soapmaking workshop. Wanna come? Basic details: Date: Thursday July 23, 2009 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: St. Mary's Nutrition Center, 208 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME Cost: $7.50 per person, pre-paid registration More details: At this workshop you will ...
Contacting me: please read if you've tried
June 27, 2009
Dear friends and readers. I have been remiss in checking my spam box. Apparently some of you have used the handy (& defective) contact me link on this site and never heard a word back from me. Well, that's because your messages were in my spam folder. I have no ...
I saw the light
June 26, 2009
laundry back on the line We sometimes sing the Hank Williams song I Saw the Light in our home church gatherings. I saw the light, I saw the light. No more darkness; no more night. Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight. Praise the Lord, I saw the light! ...
