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On a completely different note, Robin has written about her Spring herb garden. I think this is a wonderful thing to do, and it looks like the growing trend now to raise your own herbs and vegetables. There is a unique company I just ran across in our neck of the woods called "Off the Vine." These folks are based out of Atlanta and they deliver fresh, organic fruits and vegetables as they are in season and available on a weekly (or bi-weekly and monthly) basis to anyone in their range. Check them out to see if they ship to your town. I am personally interested in this as it would save me gas and time, and I would not have to scour the earth anymore for the freshest organic stuff. I think that we would probably even eat better or smarter. With this service, you get different produce as it is available and in season. They give you a list for the week's shipment. I think this could be kind of exciting, as you would plan your meals around what is in season and eat more fresh foods. If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where you have local access to fresh, organic produce then this service probably would not seem that enticing.
I do think that people are going to begin to come together as communities, raising and sharing food, conserving gas and resources, and recycling more. I have stopped the madness of buying water bottles to put in my son's lunch. Not only does the plastic pollute the environment, but now there is a concern that a chemical used in plastics called bisphenol-A (BPA) leaches into the water. Not good for our kids. Not good for anybody.
Therefore, I bought a lunch box-sized, stainless steel water bottle from Klean Kanteen for Liberty and LOVE IT. I think I will get a water bottle for myself, as well. We have a filter on our kitchen tap. Now, I want to get a filter for the shower and tub. I just want to become more conscious of what we are doing on a daily basis. I think we all need to do this, our future and our children's future depend on it.
Today is my beautiful, talented, adorable and wonderful niece, Jennifer's 34th birthday. She was born when I was 14 going on 15 and we have always had a very strong bond. Now, Jenn and my son Liberty have that same kind of bond. When she comes to our house, Liberty won't let her out of his sight and clings to her like glue! Think there's some kind of spiritual thing going on there? I think so.
Happy Birthday, Jenn. Happy May Day, and Happy Spring everyone.
5 comments:
Kath,
Thanks for putting my birthday on your blog! I am feeling very special (which is much nicer than just feeling older).
My love to you and Liberty. I look forward to coming over and playing soon. Give him a big kiss for me.
And to your fellow bloggers (the ones to whom you are linked), I am a lurker and have enjoyed getting to read your posts and to know you a bit through my Aunt Kathryn's blog. I'm so glad she has a wonderful community of support.
My niece the lurker...haha. Nothing wrong with that! I was a lurker for about a year before I got up the nerve to post a blog.
Speaking of which, you my dear, could have the most creative blog, I bet ya. You are another writer in the family!
XOX.
Thanks for the water bottle link! We've been looking for a decent one all school year. They tend to get nasty and my kids won't drink it because it "taste's funny" after a while.
Happy b-day to your niece!
I'm just catching up on your last few posts, and want to THANK YOU for all you're doing to turn the Autism story around!
love.
Thanks for the link. I hope you are enjoying your cilantro. I am so jealous of those that live where it is warm enough to keep some herbs year around. But then there are those monster bugs, yuck!
Happy Birthday to Jen! Happy lurking!
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