Archive for November, 2008

wok-a-mol-eh

Posted on November 29th, 2008 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

  l’ve been eating avocados almost every day for a few weeks now. It’s just one of those little ruts I get into. I’ll get out of it soon….when I run out of avocados. I usually chunk them up for a great salad topper, along with tomatoes, garlic, granny smith apples, and other tasty additions. […]



thanksgiving

Posted on November 28th, 2008 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

A woodland princess for Cindy. We found the burr acorns when we were walking in the park, and I thought they would make a perfect hat and face for a little person. So here is that little person, complete with a pine cone body, hemp braids, satiny cape, medallion necklace, leafy crown, and shell feet. She’s […]



just rub it in

Posted on November 25th, 2008 by mountain girl  |  1 Comment »

I think we’ve finally kicked this cold that’s invaded our house for the past couple of weeks. Somehow that little bug evaded the garlic, cayenne, echinacea, vitamin C, ginger, a multitude of probiotics and other immunity-boosters, and a plethora of vitamin-packed fruits, veggies, and fresh juices that literally stream from our kitchen daily. The last stage […]



a greener thumb (thumbs crossed)

Posted on November 23rd, 2008 by mountain girl  |  1 Comment »

In the past I haven’t been a great gardener. In fact, my enthusiastic first-garden efforts this spring resulted in a weed-smitten, drought-parched,  bird-snatched, woodchuck-chewed patch of withered plants. I did get a lovely plot of herbs that served me all summer; somehow they managed to survive the weeds, drought, and hungry creatures that engulfed their […]



short-lived fame and some lofty thoughts on life

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by mountain girl  |  1 Comment »

Well, we didn’t make the headlines after all. The Dispatch featured a few other handy-dandy recyclers but not us….probably my recycling ego was getting a bit out of control, anyway. As long as I am the Walking Queen, I don’t really care…..:) Today was simply a beautiful day. Zia and I went for a long […]