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Have you tried cucumber kimchi? Me neither. My first try. What else can you do with over ripe cucumbers without cooking and messing around? This is simple. Made and will chill and have at supper. Makes for a pretty jar, n’est pas, mon ami? Can you tell I’ve been watching a lot of Poirot?My harvest from the greenhouse this morning.Shelling peas and drying herbs. Not an abundance of peas this year but the basil, lemon and orange thyme are plentiful. Then there’s the chocolate mint. The ants are keeping it in check.Bee balm is lovely in a tea and in a vase. Both very calming in the evening.I forget about time when I step inside the greenhouse. I have bitter melon joy this morning. The scent of leaves and flowers is divine. There are 2 little bitter melons on the vine. I picked 2 leaves to make tea. And another Armenian cucumber well on its way. I see a few eggplants and a chocolate pepper that’s still green. I started them late and everything is crowded, hampering abundance I’m sure. Next spring I will try to do better. Lastly the fuzzy melon is in bloom. Not sure if it will melon. My first time.I’m falling more behind with #dyicad2021 every day. But here’s my geisha series from weeks ago. The guy framed them and is hanging near the front entrance.A cool and cloudy day after blistering hot days. It’s an opportunity to work in the garden without getting burnt to a crisp. I did some plantings, filling in holes that came up - beets and kohlrabi. Should still have time. Then I seeded some lettuce between the rows of celery heads left from harvesting. I’m hoping to get new celery growth. The squash bed got a haircut. It was getting to be a jungle.Happiness is standing atop of the ladder, watering our living roof on the shed, feeling the evening breeze and seeing the solar panels on the house. We are doing what we can. This is a summer we’ve never had. Still hot. Still no rain. Our rain catchments are empty. There is nothing to catch. So I am watering with the hose, from the tap.Day 40 #icad2021. Mind mapping. Found the wonderful cool of the basement.Day 39 #icad2021. Mind mapping. I’m super behind. A very strange summer. Today is smoky from forest fires up north. Feels hotter than the 28°C. Can I somehow smile and laugh through it?Instagram
Have you tried cucumber kimchi? Me neither. My first try. What else can you do with over ripe cucumbers without cooking and messing around? This is simple. Made and will chill and have at supper. Makes for a pretty jar, n’est pas, mon ami? Can you tell I’ve been watching a lot of Poirot?My harvest from the greenhouse this morning.Shelling peas and drying herbs. Not an abundance of peas this year but the basil, lemon and orange thyme are plentiful. Then there’s the chocolate mint. The ants are keeping it in check.Bee balm is lovely in a tea and in a vase. Both very calming in the evening.I forget about time when I step inside the greenhouse. I have bitter melon joy this morning. The scent of leaves and flowers is divine. There are 2 little bitter melons on the vine. I picked 2 leaves to make tea. And another Armenian cucumber well on its way. I see a few eggplants and a chocolate pepper that’s still green. I started them late and everything is crowded, hampering abundance I’m sure. Next spring I will try to do better. Lastly the fuzzy melon is in bloom. Not sure if it will melon. My first time.I’m falling more behind with #dyicad2021 every day. But here’s my geisha series from weeks ago. The guy framed them and is hanging near the front entrance.
Tag Archives: habits
MAKING LIFE WORK
I like to say that I am relaxed and focused BUT I am not. The harder and more I tried, the worse I feel. Logic would say I should stop trying so hard and just relax. Sounds easy but it … Continue reading
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Tagged brain dump, changes, distractions, externalizing, flow, focus, habits, know when to stop, life, making life work, morning pages, multitasking, the productivity project, writing
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MAKING TIME, FINDING EASE
Before the day gets away on me, let me sit and make some peace and quiet for myself. Though I did sit in meditation with Tara Brach this morning, my mind is going every which way. It is scampering about … Continue reading
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Tagged addictions, ask questions, being mindful, editing, finding ease, habits, life, making time, writing
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TOMORROW
I have fallen off the writing track. It was once my addiction, my meditation and my lifeline. Now it is a strenuous exercise, a has been and a difficult thing to resume. Tomorrow, I say. I will get back to … Continue reading
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Tagged falling, habits, humanness, I walk down the street, it is not my fault, life, portia nelson, tomorrow, writing
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PROCESSING
I am not organized today. That’s the way it goes – up and down or just treading water. Life is a process, each day unique unto itself. I guess that is why THEY say treasure it – for it will … Continue reading
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Tagged change, daily routine, Groundhog Day, habits, life, processing, skiing, treading water, up and down, winter, writing
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SAVING FOR A RAINY DAY
I woke up to another frigid morning, even . colder than yesterday – 38 degrees Celsius. The cold doesn’t really bother me that much. I feel more alert and physically better, especially if it is sunny as it has been. … Continue reading
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Tagged habits, hoarding, life, living my life, making do, quilt squares, saving for a rainy day, sewing, writing
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WHY I BOTHER
I often wonder why I bother with a lot of things. I get into these mood sets. It’s habits that keep me moving. I’m feeling quite blasé with my November adapted NaNoWriMo writing. I wonder if my readers are feeling … Continue reading
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Tagged consumption, energy, finding my way, greenhouse, habits, life, passion, restless, spark, sustainability, the heart of things, the sun, why I bother, write anyways, writing
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DAY 31 – THE FINISH LINE
At long last the end of the road. This is it for the Ultimate Blog Challenge in October. I’ve done a good job. I did what I said I was going to do – my best. I had a beginning, … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, benefits, euphoria, goals, habits, life, making lists, regularity, results, the finish line, the Ultimate Blog Challenge, writing
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SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF LESS
A lovely summer evening. It was a perfect afternoon, too. I’ve been able to sit in this space in perfect comfort. Perfect weather is rare this summer. It alternates between stifling heat, rain, wind, thunder and lightning. I’m enjoying this … Continue reading
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Tagged avoidance, behaviour, evening, excuses, habits, life, summer, sweating the small stuff less, ugly feelings, writing
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TIME THIS MORNING
Sunny Sunday morning. Another new day. Another new week. I’m trying to utilize what I know for sure. Mornings are my best time for energy and for tackling hard to do things. It’s not working for me right now. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged best times, energy, habits, life, small moments, spring fever, Sunday morning, tackling tasks, time, writing
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ON TRACK
I’m still on track. My dining table is still clear. I know it’s only a few days into September. I should not be crowing success yet but it does cheer me. I will use whatever tools that will help. Getting … Continue reading
