Monthly Archives: December 2009
best films of the decade?
a good friend of mine asked us to list our top 40 (well, he said 30 – but i couldn’t do it) films of the decade. so here are mine, in no particular order (except for #1&2): 1. mar adentro … Continue reading
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goodbye 2009…hello 2010!
this has been quite the year and quite the decade… through it all, i think we discovered that we all are connected – for better or worse – and that we must start paying attention to the consequences of how … Continue reading
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here comes 2010 and i haven’t a thing to wear!
…but then i saw this little black dress on a fantastic site called greenloop (thanks to treehugger and natural as possible mom for the info!). i’m torn between the adorable “edie” dress above and this angel-sleeved number. both affordable (less … Continue reading
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meatless monday recipe: grilled cheese & roasted tomato soup…
well, the holidays finally caught up with me. i don’t know if it was too much excitement, too many games with the kids or too much eggnog…but i am sick. and so all my sensory memories turn to a bowl … Continue reading
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merry christmas!
this season has been one of genuine sharing, appreciation and reflection. of truly realizing that it is more about spending time, not money. of baking and eating and laughing and toasting. so, as 2009 winds down to its end, i … Continue reading
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in celebration of vegetables…
this article in today’s section of the l.a. times literally made me smile. in it, russ parsons talks about the sad little vegetable, outshined each year, at holiday tables by the roast or ham or whatever form of meat entrée … Continue reading
a new year, a new journal…
about a million years ago, i did the artist’s way and the one thing i have had been committed to ever since then is writing in my journal. despite all the technologies of today – this blog, modernest’s facebook and … Continue reading
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meatless monday recipe: martha stewart’s potato & onion frittata
from martha stewart.com chances are, you have everything you need to make this satisfying supper tonight (i am running out to get the flat leaf parsley). i’m going to add gruyère to mine (any excuse to add cheese) and serve … Continue reading
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keeping our pets safe for the holidays…
just like thanksgiving, the upcoming holidays are bringing so much joy and cheer (and people and food) into our homes. so, please take a quick look at this list that petfinder has posted of all the holiday hazards that may … Continue reading
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slow food and stopping the corporate stranglehold on our food…take action!
if you saw food, inc., you know our food supply has very little to do with food and nutrition and a whole lot to do with corporate profits and domination over farmers. slow food is an international, member-based movement that … Continue reading
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