2009
08.19

Last Spring I had the opportunity to see this film in my city. It pushed me to bring more organic/locally sourced foods into my household. It also inspired a manual wheatgrass juicer purchase which made way to smoothie-making.

If you haven’t seen this film, check it out! I found the section about vitamin therapy very interesting. I liked it so much I bought a DVD copy after the screening. To look for a screening, or host one in your area, check out www.foodmatters.tv

2009
08.18

August heatwave in effect, yo…

M says: "ahh, it's too hot today"

It’s super hot and humid. It’s been days now. It’s 27 °C outside, but 32 °C in my home office.
I’m HOT!!!!

Is there no relief for M?
He’s certainly had enough of this nonsense…

2009
08.16

basil seeds 2008basil seedlings 2009scrawny basil 2009

Last year I got a small basil plant from my CSA that I let flower and go to seed. This Spring I started about 40 seedlings with the hopes of eating pesto all summer long. Too bad this growing season has been a bust. Rainy weather and too little sun made for cooler temps, throwing my basil container garden off balance.

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2009
08.09

wipers in action

Bit the bullet and bought a car last year. Never thought I’d own a car, actually. They seemed like a lot of trouble in the winter, among other things. And though I chose one of the most fuel-efficient cars out there today, it still consumes a lot of nasty chemicals. Gasoline, motor oil, coolant, brake fluid — all necessary evils. But how about windshield washer fluid?

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