For a special Ethiopian encounter

Happy late birthday, Mita and Getaye!

Low key as usual, for the twins' birthday we had pancakes.  They were soooo happy.  And for a gift, since my self-serving pear trees were out of stock, we bought them each a t-shirt to represent their birthplace and to support a family who is about to begin work there. 

Tati LACA!

Not-so-budding artists, but very promising cooks

"Sitting in these little chairs is way more fun than forced art time!"

I'm sad to admit that the only recognizable, and yet so primitive, forms are mine. 

I need some forced art time!

He usually makes falafel and pancakes... with lots of garlic in everything, for me!

Here are Mita and Getaye, working on their mixing technique.

A brief trip to the Serengeti

I took an evening walk the other day.  Upon turning the corner, I encountered a Maasai woman... walking just in front of me.  She was tall, a bit taller than I am.  She was wearing a flowing fabric, covering yet cool.  And she had the most beautiful head, her ears a bit more noticeable from no hair.  I walked silently and happily with her for a while, before turning again at the park, where I left her.

The second harvest

The first harvest made a salad last weekend.  Tasty.  Here is the second, on its trip from the earth to the bowl.

Carrots and turnips

Gardens have such a way with children, getting them to eat food that they'd ordinarily snub.  Mmm...

God's garden glory

The Dilly Volunteer Forest

Coily garlic blooms, sacrificed for larger bulbs

My favorite echinacea?  I call it "Spoons of Sorbet."