Posted on May 1, 2008 by judy24
Hey it’s happening - the Farmer’s Market! It is so nice to run into our neighbors and friends every Saturday. I have been missing that! Can’t wait to see and smell all the glorious fruits and veggies displayed lovingly by their growers.
A big hug and kiss to Erin Tormey for making it all happen again for [...]
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Posted on April 22, 2008 by judy24
“We would have to have 3-5 extra planets if everyone consumed at
American rates.”
and why? Part of this is because,
“American consumers have 3000 advertisements targeted at them every day.”
sadly,
“30 percent of kids in the Congo have dropped out of school to mine metals,
the majority of which end up in cheap and disposable electronic products
bought by Americans.”
all [...]
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Posted on March 16, 2008 by judy24
Hey if you are too lazy to get in your car or too busy to leave your computer, you can still take a virtual walk in the redwoods by zooming in and out and mauvering on the path. Click here to be transported: http://www.uricogan.com/qtvr/redwoods-4-sm.html
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Posted on March 15, 2008 by judy24
In case you may want to do an afternoon in Berkeley and are not quite sure where to go, let me tell you about our lovely day filled with - art, incredible food, and finishing with a chocolate delight!
Charlene and I drove from Half Moon Bay to Berkeley via Devil’s Slide which is always a [...]
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Posted on January 18, 2008 by judy24
Brian did a wonderful job on changing the ambiance of the Pescadero Store. The colors, fixtures and old country store feel is very inviting and definitely gives the joint a more upscale atmosphere.
I really can’t even remember what the front of the store looked like before, but I know this is much better!
The coffee [...]
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Posted on December 30, 2007 by judy24
Posted on December 12, 2007 by judy24
This is the most succinct and entertaining explanation of how stuff gets made and into our lives I have ever seen. Show it to your kids, your friends, and grandma - it is terrific!From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most [...]
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Posted on September 5, 2007 by judy24
“a first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting.” - Abraham Maslow
the fog came in today and that was a nice relief from the unusually hot summer days we have been experiencing in HMB. this inspired me to make something warm and cozy and good for me. thank goodness eating healthy doesn’t have to [...]
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Posted on September 4, 2007 by judy24
we decided to go back on our diets after eating and drinking whatever we wanted to for the holiday weekend. this morning I made barbara kingslover’s recipe “eggs in the nest” from her book “animal, vegetable, miracle“.
(This recipe makes dinner for a family of four, but can easily be cut in half.)
Two cups uncooked brown [...]
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Posted on September 2, 2007 by judy24
our lettuce is still thriving!
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