“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” Jimmy Carter, Christian, American president Things started innocently enough. I did an interview with the teacher of an elementary school class that was asking local restaurant owners to call it quits on plastic straws -- à la… Continue reading My last straw?
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Peppery Pinwheels
I'm not a bento-box ninja, turning veggies into flowers with the flick of a knife, but I do like food to be pretty. As long as I don't have to work too hard to get it there. 🙂 This recipe couldn't be much easier. It makes a wonderful main dish for school or work lunches… Continue reading Peppery Pinwheels
Listening to the season 2
“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.” Anne Frank, writer, hate-resisting firebrand The other day, our youngest daughter asked me to get something on a high shelf in the kitchen. Our house is old. Our cabinets… Continue reading Listening to the season 2
The play of light
“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” Helen Keller, American writer Other people may love to bask in the rays of their smart-phone light, to their own peril as it turns out. The dog and I prefer sun. Full on or filtered through white cotton curtains, we follow this… Continue reading The play of light
Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
"Here in the South, we don't hide crazy. We put it on the front porch and give it a sweet tea." unknown author Forget the sweet tea, actually. You won't need sugar if you try this Mixed-Bag Sun Tea. As easy as a summer afternoon, the sun does all the work and creates a mellow… Continue reading Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
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