04.25.10 Overland Park, KS

I am my parents’ child
spring thunderstorms make me smile
remind me
puddle stomping with Mom when I was little
counting seconds
between the flash and the boom
calculating distance
energized to get outside
I throw on my running shoes
my Father’s need to be outside
to test his body
part race horse
energizer bunny
the same blood pumps through me
soaking wet and smiling
like a girl gone mad
total enjoyment
thank you mom and dad!

04.18.10 Overland Park, KS

I believe I can fly…Too bad my grace and balance equal that of a one legged elephant.  Jonathan and I played airplane after a lovely picnic dinner in the park on his visit home from Baltimore

04.11.10 Overland Park, KS

04.04.10 Overland Park, KS

03.28.10 Oskaloosa, KS

Seed Envy!!!
I spent my Saturday at Vajra Farm for my Permaculture class. We made a huge compost pile, practiced the art (and labor) of double digging, and learned about biodynamics.

03.21.10 Overland Park, KS

the quilt now has matching pillows.
that’s it, I am officially done quilting for awhile.

03.14.10 Baltimore, MD

Happy Birthday to me, Happy birthday to me
Today I turned 31!
Look at the pretty dress my boyfriend gave me!!!
Happy Birthday to me!

03.07.10 Overland Park, KS

Sunday’s are a good day to start a project. All of my clothes are still in storage in Idaho, so I am making myself some summer dresses…Summer, I know its wishful thinking.

02.28.10 Overland Park, KS


it’s still cold like winter, but the snow is gone and my quilt is done!

02.21.10 Overland Park, KS


new toy or a claustrophobic’s worst nightmare?

02.14.10 Overland Park, KS

something about all this cold and snow makes me feel kind of gray.

02.07.10 Overland Park, KS

I just started reading “Born To Run” by Christopher McDougall. It is good inspiration to keep me running even though we just got hit with another winter snow storm…

02.03.10 Overland Park, KS
(posted late)

sometimes running when it is cold makes it look like you have been crying

01.26.10 Lawrence, KS
(posted late)

at Heather’s dinner party
a weekend getaway in Lawrence
delicious food we all made together
rack of lamb (for carnivores)
lots of special veggie dishes
fancy cheeses, nuts, fresh honey
good wine, growlers of beer
in the company of friends

01.17.10 Overland Park, KS

While Jonathan built our new work table, I practiced cutting with a Japanese saw and making lap joints with scrap 2×4′s.  I also spent a lot of time at Lowes picking up and returning items that we needed.

01.10.10 Overland Park, KS

snowballs + thrift stores = winter fun


01.03.10 Overland Park, KS

2010 a new year, a fresh start

resolutions

1. live simply – closer to the land

2. live well – healthy mind, healthy body

3. live adventures – explore, experience, play (a lot)

4. live and craft – make beautiful objects (frugally)