spring dreamin'

I happened upon these lovely photos that induced dreams of searching for the right seeds, thoroughly planning their place, digging in the dirt, planting said seeds, anticipating their growth, harvesting our works payoff, and cooking what we grew ourselves with great enjoyment.  A little sad to see the bounty of kale we've had and used over the past several months go but certainly anticipating the arrival of fresh basil,  mmmm homemade pesto! Ahh, springtime is upon us lets get our hands (and feet) dirty, our gardens planted and our hearts content.

wilderness home

"Since ink smears when it gets wet, I used pencils on a yellow legal pad propped against the black Mercury outboard motor.  Whenever it was time for me to crank the motor and run us to the next line or net, I'd sit on the pad to keep it from blowing away." - Gwen Roland

I have mentioned this book before some time ago but have only just began to flip its pages. a setting that is basically our own backyard. only minutes will get you to the banks of the Atchafalaya which truly make her writings more intriguing and subtly familiar. A late Saturday morning, there is a chill in the air but my coffee, handmade afghan and this intimately told story keep me warm and cozy.

you can find a copy here

here you will find pictures of their wilderness home, a simple life among the swamp.

children of all kinds

I recommend you see this post for yourself

a great idea for a book very touching, emotional and eye opening 

I especially appreciate the picture of each child who belongs to each space

Ahkohxet, 8, Amazonia, Brazil

Bilal, 6, Wadi Abu Hindi, The West Bank

Nantio, 15, Lisamis, Northern Kenya

Kaya, 4, Tokyo, Japan

'where children sleep'

I just bought a copy for my children

in hopes their eyes may open to appreciate the goodness that surrounds them everyday

seeing the common comforts they often take for granted other little ones may never know

blossom buddies

I highly recommend this precious book of buddies

created all from flowers pieces and petals

so sweet indeed!