There is only one way I know to completely quiet myself down before the holiday season and that is through gratitude. It’s the only thing that has ever really worked for me. And believe me, I’ve tried a lot of things! I guess it is because there is nothing in the act of … [Read more...]
Stillness and Scarecrows
On a lonely road between Redfield and Gettysburg... Sometimes just knowing that this place exists—a field of sunflowers in late September on a lonely road between Redfield and Gettysburg in South Dakota; an old white clapboard Church and a few gravestones—is enough. Today it’s … [Read more...]
Teff: A love affair
By Ivy Entrekin editor's note: Ivy is a frequent commenter on this site and I'm so pleased to introduce her to you now as a guest author. Ivy is a personal chef, caterer, and one of the iconic band of Portland's "wait staff" who can tell you the provenance of your lunch. Her … [Read more...]
Barging in France: The Canal of Burgundy
Barging. The word alone doesn’t conjure much excitement, but here’s what I’ve learned: it all depends on how you do it and who you are with. There are 3,000 kilometers of canals alone in the region of Burgundy, located in central France. Burgundy contains France’s richest … [Read more...]
Dogs in Portlandia (Part One)
Have you seen the quirky talked-about t.v. show Portlandia? It explains a lot. We do things differently around here. Even our dogs eat their antioxidants. What you can't see in the photograph is that all three pals are waiting patiently for blueberries. My blueberry bushes are … [Read more...]