Santa’s Promise
Isaac asked Santa Claus for five things this year: a honeycomb, a pomegranate, an underwater video camera, a bag of crystals and a corgi. Santa came through on everything but the corgi, because we...
View ArticleFamily Light
“In my native state of Kerala we have a beautiful tradition: every twilight the woman of the house lights a lamp, usually a brass one with the wick floating in coconut oil, and moves from one member...
View ArticleFermented Applesauce
Today, Isaac and I made fermented applesauce. Here’s what we did: Core and slice 8 organic apples (we used Pink Lady and Granny Smith). Mix (pulverize) in Vitamix. Add 2 T. whey, 1 tsp. salt and 1.5...
View ArticleMy Little Handworker
In Waldorf schools, children learn to knit and sew in the first grade. Here are Isaac’s first three projects: a cat with collar and mat, horse’s reins with bells and a baby bunting, complete with...
View ArticleCalifornia Road Trip: Rest Stop Acorns
We had the best time escaping the Portland rain during our spring break: driving down the coast to California and camping along the way. My posts over the next week or so will show some images from...
View ArticleSick Day Tableau
Isaac is finally on the mend, after a week off school with the stomach flu. Yesterday, in a burst of energy, he donned his straw pith helmet and set off for the garden. He returned with these gifts...
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