Sunless in Seattle

Washington Outdoor Women

I'm planning ahead, for a weekend in September, where i'll swap my apron for a paddle... Washington Outdoor Women workshop. My friend Deb told me about this and i'm sharing the information in case anyone else wants to join!

18 million cracks and 50 women in space

Based on a nudge from the Guardian, I just took the time to listen to Hillary Clinton's speech announcing the end of her presidential campaign.

Dig It!

Here's the new blog from Full Circle Farm, Dig It!

three photos i love from a weekend hike

Mina meets the banana slug. We love spotting these forest friends...

Put on your rainboots

We are getting a crazy amount of rain as of late. During a suny break, i took these pictures of our gardens coming alive.

I just can't wait for summer to really begin. For now, i'll enjoy this break from watering the garden.

my excuse for not blogging much as of late...

"Friends are the sunshine of life." -John Hay

Not just olive oil.

One of Richard's Peak Oil friends sent this article to him. Rich recommends reading it. I'm posting it here for you and as a bookmark for myself, The Coming Energy Wars.

Here is a second piece to read, Recoil.

KEXP Mind Over Matters

Here is another radio link for your free time. KEXP Mind Over Matters Sustainability Segment. Scroll down for the audio links marked Listen! There is much to think about in the piece about Taras Grescoe's recent book, "Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood". Here is a similiar article in the Globe and Mail. They've got a handy what-to-buy chart too.

SIFF

Sad but true, we've never been to the SIFF. The plan is for that to change tomorrow! We are set to go see the documentary Good Food at SIFF. Earlier in the week, I heard an interview with the film-maker as part of a 94.9 NPR special called Food and Farm Costs. A pretty romantic date, eh?