"In a sense, Flannery O’Connor and I have a similar notion about existence. That is, although situations in life can seemingly go “wrong” and tragedies do occur - everything that life throws at you is a gift, a blessing, in disguise. Hidden within everything is a jewel of benignity and love. So, when viewing life from a more universal perspective: ( Read more... )

3 vintage dresses from cuffs!

( the soul's clothing )

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Today I got this.


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The other night I spilled an almost-full glass jar of Celtic sea salt on the floor of my kitchen. I knew there was some superstition about this, but I couldn't remember what exactly it was, or what I was supposed to do to counteract it (throw some salt over my left shoulder to spite the devil). So it looks like now, as penalty, I'll have to wait ( Read more... )

We've made a great mess of love ( Read more... )

Wild GeeseYou do not have to be good ( Read more... )

Mama's in the kitchen! with...

101 Cookbooks Healthy Cookies

and

Soba Noode Salad with Cucumber and Mango, except I subbed fresh papaya for mango and green jalapeno for red.

I also made a raw zucchini pasta recently with marinara sauce and "not meatballs" (made out of walnuts and herbs) -- Delicious!

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