Almost-Summer Tidbits
Some random bits tonight:
1) Thank you, JV, for introducing me to the Hipstamatic iPhone app. Love these analog photos and all the fun I’m having with them. I can’t believe these kids are mine. They are driving me crazy at the moment, spreading out all the bedding on the living room floor, but they are the cutest darn rascals I’ve ever seen.
2) Feeling really tired (and slightly depressed?) lately. I’m trying not to over-analyze it, but something’s going on. I think the invitation is for me to relax into it, whatever it is, and ask, “What’s trying to happen here?” (Got that question from my amazing massage therapist Michael Dennis at Tangible Results Massage. My Group Health-funded sessions with him are coming to an end, and he’s been an unexpected force of healing and goodness in my life the last several months. Thank you, Michael.)
3) My wonderful church, Bethany UCC on Seattle’s Beacon Hill, is having a food film fest this month. They’re showing Fast Food Nation tomorrow night, June 5, at 6:30 with a discussion afterward, and two other movies this month about the ethics, politics, and sustainability aspects of food. You can find out more about it here.
4) Let the Watermelon Experimentation begin. I had this delicious little number for lunch the other day: chunked watermelon, fresh mint, cilantro, coarse salt, chile flakes, sprinkle of sugar and fish sauce, sesame oil, and chopped peanuts. It almost brought back my old energetic self.
1. Way cute picture of Wyatt & Loretta and I just saw the Hipstamatic on FB with someone else. Now a double reminder to check it out.
2. That’s great your church is doing this food & film–love it!
3. Watermelon made with a flair is always welcome.
4. Hope your aches & pains get easier.
Really really cute picture of Wyatt and Loretta. Beautiful beautiful kids. Blessings to you SMK~
Hi Sarah, Just wanted to leave a note because I haven’t in a while and tell you that the picture of your children is lovely. I can see their little personalities shining through. We made your pizza dough last night and a true “levtoverist” pizza with what we had in the fridge because we were just too tired to do anything else. I am convinced that it turned out better than if we had bought ingredients just for it. Thanks again for your never-ending inspiration!
That watermelon salad sounds so refreshing! Will try it out this summer.
PS: Your kids are incredibly adorable!
…..one of these days there isn’t gonna be bedding on your living floor, and no laughter coming out from under the blankets. enjoy it while you can. join in on the pillow fight!
Hi Sarah,
“what’s trying to happen here?” I love that question, as a reminder that sometimes the answers are in the questions we ask. You talk of celebration (Yancey’s probation over) and also have the deep feelings surrounding the destruction of the natural gifts in the gulf. Deep feelings - remembering you have them — allowing them in. These make you the powerful compassionate woman you are! You deeply feel. Yeah!
I wish I had seen the Korean BBQ post before my memorial day fest, but will definitely try them. I am working in the city now with Pike Place Market at my beckon call! I thought of you this past weekend–spending my day in the kitchen, pouring my soul into food for my friends and family. Knowing that if there is time for nothing else but work and cooking, that’s OKAY with me!
Thank you for guiding me to my truths and my deep feelings as well.
Lisa Cason
Lisa!! How wonderful to see you here! Sounds like you found a job! So happy to hear that. Wherever you ended up is lucky to have you. Sending lots of love…
Just checking in - your children are so adorable - they grow up so fast - my daughter leaves for Germany for 3 weeks on Wednesday!
Love the combination of flavors in the watermelon salad! Salty/sweet!