Monthly Archives: January 2012

INJURY

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Alas — Whether it’s torn muscles or an RSI or what, I don’t know. But I’m out of action for at least the next several days. (Hopefully not more.) I can’t type enough to post, nor to post comments on … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Matters | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

The Uses of Disagreeableness

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Many bloggers have posted about the New Year and their resolutions for it —  While some have been grandiose, more have been modest or thoughtful. That’s Fact #1. Many bloggers have ambitions about writing, whether it is to achieve a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Essay, Quotes, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: LAUNCH!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Here is Hannah at the moment of launching herself into space in the excitement and joy at a family wedding: Exuberance itself!

Posted in Childhood, Family, Happiness | Tagged , , , | 23 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: WINTER, 2

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

The foods of winter! Here’s one you may never have seen before. I certainly hadn’t. Introducing TATSOI: The dark green mass on the right of the top shelf is a SINGLE HEAD of  this trendy new vegetable, a type of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food, Gardens, Photography, Winter | Tagged , , , , | 22 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: WINTER

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

My favorite asparagus and corn are long since gone, and winter’s chilly breezes don’t always thrill me — but they certainly encourage cooking and eating lovely things like these roasted vegetables — So let’s hear it for the vegetables of … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Cooking, Nature, Photography, Winter | Tagged , , , | 36 Comments