For the first time this year it has felt like winter and I'm taking a break, except from Haiku Fridays, to read books, poetry, take pictures, go to bed early and reevaluate what's important.
Local food is still important. The farmers' markets have been stormy and I wouldn't miss them for anything. I ate a mandarinkuat for the first time and it was inauguration day 2009 good! If you can find one don't hesitate to make it yours.
Reducing plastic continues to occupy my mind too. I've cancelled the daily delivery of the paper and opted for Sunday only. One plastic bag a week instead of six. And no more plastic produce bags! Nada, zip, zero. Three months ago I wouldn't have believed it possible.
The worm bin was a year old and they eat more than ever and still make noise. I love them.
The cute guy and I ate at a new restaurant where the waiter, unasked, told the table where the fish came from, "local". And how it was caught, "single line". I nearly kissed his hand and wanted everyone there to be our new best friends.
And every where I look I see simple beauty and great waste but I need a time out from the words. I need to clean my house, go for a walk, plant seeds, talk to people, bake bread.
It will be spring with more words soon enough.
In the meantime, be well and know about the fish you eat.
7 comments:
Sometimes it is good to step away and soak everything in. Sounds like you are doing just that. Enjoy it. I'll look forward to spring.
whaaaaat! you mean like talk to real people? cant say we wont miss ya! will look forward to fridays. as GB says. Enjoy it, spring will soon enough.
I have already missed your blogs...but I'm glad that you are taking the time to nourish yourself.
Another gorgeous photo!
Enjoy your time off. We'll still be here when you get back. :)
That beautiful picture reminds me of the memorable breakfast we had at Boulettes Larder last year. Thanks for sending me there and thanks for all that you've said and done through your blog. Hope your time away is full of good eating and lots of contemplation.
Do come back when you're ready.
Thanks everybody. Already the daffodils are blooming!
Thinking breaks are good ... we could all use more of them, I suspect.
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