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Some time ago I wrote about mycelium. Here is another piece along similar lines, though it's more philosophical than scientific. I love the idea of an organism that provides an ecosystem of support! Here is my favorite passage: Envisioning a human society that mirrors the supportive dynamics of mycelium prompts a model characterized by profound… Continue reading Supportive mycelium
It is such a pleasure to watch the changes in our garden as the days go by. I think it's so important to see the beauty, to appreciate the incremental changes, and to realize that - for most of us - life goes on as our Winter turns into Spring. Also, I did not realize… Continue reading Spring blooms
Reading the Smith College alumnae magazine, and I came across this acronym. OMEB - Ordinary Moments of Extraordinary Bliss. I love it, and I'm going to spread the word (literally).
I have been traveling a lot for work, and it's been a challenge to stick to the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). This post is a little celebration of surviving nine days of travel, and eating well the whole time. The featured image is a salad with mixed greens, radicchio, endives, little sprouts, sautéed meat, and a… Continue reading Surviving travel
Checked off a bucket list item today with a dinner at Chex Panisse in Berkeley CA. Delicious!
Summer Solstice sky. Lake Michigan always inspires …
Proud to Run Chicago today. I love celebrating the diversity that makes America great! #lgbtq #pride
At home today, but feeling solidarity with my many friends and family who are marching today! Here is my well-worn shirt from the 1989 March on Washington for women’s rights.
My mom has this wonderful way of making beauty around her as she goes. Here, a few small clippings from a house plant to decorate the kitchen windowsill. Chester, CT.
Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you. - Hafiz
Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was cool to see the stars embedded in the sidewalk (bottom left), and walk through the arches (starting in 1939) into the theater where the red carpet is laid out and the Oscars are held!
Amazing, delicious, beautiful dinner (all gluten and dairy free!) at Pure Food & Wine in NYC.