Hello, friends. Last week, I found a wonderful documentary on Thomas Dambo and his giant trolls. We've booked an Airbnb, so my friend and I can visit the ones in Asheville, in a few weeks. I did end up canning the last of the winter squash, while we remain on well water. The two nights and day we were forecast to have good chances of rain ended up being only a 5 minute sprinkle, so nothing measurable. It looks like there's another chance at the end of the two week forecast, so I continue to hope. There's some exciting news on the skoolie. J has been intending to swap out the transmission this winter, got it jacked up, and has begun working on removing all that needs to come off first. Here's hoping our first real trip isn't too far down the road.
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| can I come in, Mom? |
Our washer gave up the ghost last week, something to do with what holds the drum in place. We bought it 13 years ago, so of course, parts are no longer available, other than used, so we ended up buying a new one. We'd both read about Speed Queens being some of the best out there, and decided to get one we hope will last at least as long as we do. We don't need lots of bells and whistles, so it's one of the simplest ones. J found an appliance store with one significantly less than those online. We called, and asked if he would hold it until the next day, which is good, as he said two other people called wanting it that night. It's much quieter than any washer I've had, which is lovely.
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| the latest heart to show up, bread in a pan for drying |
I harvested lettuce, oregano and rosemary, and made golden paste and ketchup. The weather was so beautiful Saturday, we were able to open several windows. Have you been following the monks walking across the US for peace? There's something very moving about watching them, and watching the crowds swell, as their journey continues. They'll be coming through 30 minutes from here, and I'm looking into how to stand and witness, and support them. Though the major media outlets are mostly ignoring it, as a post I saw beautifully said, their walk is proof that peace is still possible, hope still exists, and loving kindness has not disappeared from this world. May their light add to the ongoing shift. Wishing you a beautiful week, friends.
3 comments:
Hi! Thanks for the info on the monks. I hope you get more rain. Good news about the skoolie. I love the fresh scent when I can open a couple of windows! I've been doing the same. We want to get a speed queen next too!! andrea
Yes, the fresh air is lovely, especially in the winter! I hope you can get a Speed Queen too.
Love that your life is being sprinkled with hearts.
The Monks for Peace came through Columbus a day or so ago and were greeted with crowds and press and (I believe) our governor. A sliver of light and hope in these hard times.
My washer and dryer are--wait for it--21 years old this summer. Frigidaire models. My parents bought me a set the summer I was having tandem stem cell transplants, 2005, and they are still chugging along. No high end models either; they went to an appliance discount place, asked about the cheapest options, and had them delivered the next day!
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