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Monthly Archives: February 2008

6 months

Ben turned 6 months old on Valentine’s Day, and we took him to the pediatrician for his 6-month well check on the 18th.  He weighs nearly 20 lbs. now, and he’s 27 inches long.  The pediatrician said eye color is generally fixed at 6 months, so he’ll likely keep his lovely crystal blues.  I’m planning [...]

Seeds

Most of my online journaling energy is going into my new blog Seeds these days.  I’ve already learned a lot that I didn’t know about backyard nature in the short span of time since I started Seeds, and it’s being an important space for self-expression and creativity for me right now.  I imagine that Sunrise [...]

Fanatical environmentalists hate people.

Why doesn’t everyone want to go green?  This post provides an insightful discussion of the question.
Reading the post also reminded me that we need to make a trip to Ecology Action soon.  Our bin for pressed cardboard is overflowing and slowly taking over the rest of the garage.

quick note

Smiles, squeals, and slobbery baby kisses rule.
That is all.

seeds

This morning I ordered garden seeds from Seeds of Change. I ordered cherry tomatoes, cukes, yellow squash, sweet basil, and echinacea. Can’t wait for them to arrive so I can start the tomatoes inside! I may pick up a couple more things locally–specifically I’d like some (hot) peppers and some oregano.
This [...]