Local
A sudsy co-operative dream
September 11, 2009
soap oils A funny thing happened today when I was cleaning up from this week's soap making. Instead of throwing out the plastic that I use to line my wooden soap molds (for the longest time I re-used cardboard boxes until Damien built me molds when I decided to standardize ...
Life in the Woods ~ Life in the City
August 10, 2009
Two weekends ago, our family was camping in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This past weekend Damien took the kids on the longest hike they've ever been on, almost 8 miles, up the highest mountain they've ever climbed (the 4th highest in Maine in fact). They were gone for ...
The economics of eating local
August 7, 2009
I don't know what things are like where you live but around here local foods cost more. This seems a shame but the reality is that local food costs reflect the true cost of food.
The greens report & recipes
July 8, 2009
Today was the first day of the farmer's market. This year there are 4 markets in town, one of them is just a block from my house. This makes me happier than a clam, in spite of the miserable rainy weather. Walking 2 minutes to get your veggies, doesn't get ...
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 ...
Playing with Clay
May 29, 2009
One month ago, almost to the day, I took the kids to a local potter's studio to have an afternoon of clay play. Of course it's taken me 4 weeks (gasp) to get around to the photos from that day, delete most and select a few to share here. It ...
Culture in your neighborhood
March 10, 2009
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning introduced me to the idea of classical music and art appreciation. I was intrigued and we tried a somewhat modified approach that first fall after I read the book. It hasn't seemed to stick. Maybe you remember this ...
