I’ve never been the type to shoulder one of those plastic-coated, blue and brown paisley diaper bags. Or anything remotely like that (sorry if you happen to be that type). My diaper bag for Zia was a camouflage twill with tiny clear sequins on it. I designed it after the Amy Butler Nappy Bag (I would rather […]
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter … to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring—these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” […]
Our seedling tomato plants were bulging at the seams of their tiny plugs, so Zia and I repotted them into four tubs. I’m not sure how long the tubs will hold them, but at least they have room to spread out, and we can still drag them in and out of doors. I’ve heard our […]
We spent the day yesterday at one of our town’s many festivals, Wild Earth Day. Nederland is nestled in the mountains at the edge of a lake, and for a mountain community, it has a lot to offer. We have a great library, lots of little shops, a natural foods co-op, and a park with […]
Caleb had his first school concert. He plays trumpet, and the concert was not only his grade (6th), but also the 8th grade and some of the high school students. He was toward the back. I think you can pick him out in his striped shirt. He did pretty good, although we couldn’t hear much […]
