sharing a slice of life

In progress

• the pantry...emptied, scrubbed, fresh paint awaiting Gretta's magic touch.
• attic emptied, swept and vacuumed. 
• contents of attic sorted...bags taken to Goodwill, old blankets to animal shelter, trash to transfer station, "treasures" repacked and carefully labeled.
• multiple file drawers emptied and culled, with overflowing recycling bins. 

oh, the memories!

In the kitchen

• sweet potato/spinach/black bean burritos here
• shaved brussels sprouts and soba noodles with honey ginger sauce here
• butternut squash and lentil pot pie here
• baked quinoa patties here
• lots of green salads, made with as many colors as possible, shredded red cabbage, pea shoots, yellow bell peppers, watercress, slivered carrots, diced jicama...
• oatmeal with almond milk, dried fruit and chopped nuts
• bowls of clementines on the counter
• herbal teas, both hot and cold
• green smoothies for breakfast, spiked with fresh ginger for antioxidant punch

In the DVD player

• Beasts of the Southern Wilds (produced by an Earlham grad).
• Seeking a Friend For the End of the World

On the computer screen

• gofindmomo, totally addictive dog fun
• Snapguide, an online tutorial library
• postcrossing, a fun snail mail project, via our son Stewart.

On my mind

• One today, the inaugural poem that I keep returning to.

Looking forward to

• attending the NOFA-VT winter conference with Gretta in Feb.
• upcoming board meetings at both of "my" schools. (i love to keep learning).
• a Sunday afternoon visit with friends from IL. we haven't seen them is 16 years. 

I am living life fully at the intersection of the present moment and dreams coming true. It is exhausting and energizing at the same time. 

This is the year.

Batman and I have a mission statement for 2013...

4 wheel drive, baby, all the way up the hill, leaving baggage by the side of the road and pullin' outta the ruts along the way.

I will keep you posted as we continue to craft our rural spirit.