Monthly Archives: January 2010
A Paean for the Pea
Indulge me for a moment whilst I lift my voice in praise of the pea. There is so much about it that is gratifying. The pea is eager to please. Continue reading
A good yarn
I am trying hard not to turn into Madame Defarge or one of those sweet but dotty ladies with cats and a house full of precious knitted objects. Continue reading
Filed under Community and Citizenship, Feasting, Making things, Putting Up
Reminding us that life springs back
In the meantime, let us keep the people of Haiti in our hearts with this vivid reminder that life has this way of springing back — always. Continue reading
Filed under Community and Citizenship, Gardening
Snow Day on the Southern Urban Homestead
Well, one can hardly call it “snow,” because it was less than an inch, but in classic Atlanta style, our roads are sheets of ice. The world (around here, anyway) has ground to a halt. Here are a few scenes … Continue reading
Filed under Flockkeeping
Seeduced
Against a landscape of greys and browns come the shockingly vivid covers–ripe, round, bulging fruit, glossy vegetables in colors so vibrant that they aren’t found in nature. And all I want to do is hold them in my hot, trembling hand. Continue reading
Filed under Gardening
