Monthly Archives: March, 2009
Spring Cleaning, Day 11 – The Midway Point
I like what my Dad says about projects: “begun is half done.” It’s so true. You take and first step and just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then you look back and marvel at how far you’ve come. That’s how I feel about this cleanse. I’m thoroughly enjoying the process, [...]
Happy-Go-Lucky
I’m taking an evening to have fun! Wow, what a concept. I realized my over-achieving tendencies had extended to something that’s usually relaxing and nourishing: cooking. So I’m taking the day off. I didn’t get out any pots or pans tonight! (shocking) Instead, I’m watching Mike Leigh’s 2008 film Happy-Go-Lucky starring Sally Hawkins. I’m about [...]
Spring Cleaning, Day 1
Hello world, welcome to fresh, new life! (And welcome to a new cherry blossom look for the blog, thanks to Aqua Poppy Designs.) It’s officially spring – time for letting go of gunk, whether in our closets or our internal organs. I joined this year’s FEEDCleanse, led by holistic health counselor Lindsay Keach. She’s a [...]
The Weekend's Bounty
Custom Made Bookshelf for the entry area… (now I have all the furniture I need!) Close-up: my grad school books finally see the light of day Jasmine plant for “reputation” bagua/to bring life to the bathroom! Storage area organized and contained… Shells arranged in Jasmine potter. Good news – Jasmine has sprouted new leaves! Delicious [...]
Chard Wraps, Curried Potatoes, and Tofu Soup
I didn’t intend to blog tonight. I thought I was too tired. And I am, but that small soy chai latte extra hot from Pete’s this morning at 7:30 am at the Montgomery BART station is messing with me! And maybe it’s also the raw swiss chard that looks so beautiful in these photos but [...]
