Monthly Archives: September, 2008
New friend and much, much dancing….
Today was Joshua’s CD release party at Mojito on Grant in North Beach! Good times. There was a jazz/groove/funk band up before Josh, and I was inspired to dance. Danimal came in with his girlfriend, Melissa, whom I hadn’t yet met. We were introduced, and I asked, “Do you want to dance?” She said, “Yes!” [...]
The Ins and Outs of Bicycle Commuting
In particular, today I will write about the ever practical messenger bag. This is my VERY full ProjectFROG bag sitting on my dresser at 6:15 am this morning – right before I put it on my back to ride to yoga class. In order to support me for the whole day, this bag has to [...]
Chinese Brocolli with Red Rice
On the Cutting Board Prayer-filled Nourishment Red rice 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons ginger, sliced in long, thin slivers 1/2 cup daikon radish, thinly sliced (or rehydrated Eden Organic dried daikon) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon tamari Chinese broccoli stems, chopped in thin rounds Chinese broccoli leaves 1/2 package soft tofu, cut in [...]
Sweating Your Prayers
I really can’t imagine a fuller, more delightful or well-balanced Sunday. Thank you to everyone (and that’s more people than I can imagine, most of whom I’ll never meet) who supported my day being blissful! My dear friend Mo is off on her year-long journey around the world in a few days, and I can’t [...]
Farmer's Market Poster
Here’s the lovely poster celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Chez Panisse in 1991. It was a gift from my friend Don while we were both at the GSD. He was from CA, and I would eventually move to CA, but I didn’t know that at the time! It’s now up on my living room [...]