Trip Down Memory Lane

I just got this photo of me from a friend Jill Jackson, that I reconnected with from facebook. It took me way back. This was a time I was first on my own, creating my family of friends. I have so few pictures of me in my 20's and this one is quite beautiful. I even remember the shirt.
It came on a day I was dealing with my friend Harriet's mother who is declining mentally and physically. It is a good reminder to cherish the vitality I still have. I do feel more like this young girl than I do an old woman, however I am closer in age to the latter. Anyway, I am staring at this picture, absorbed by my youth, or rather young adulthood. Wasn't I pretty?


Funny thing is Aggie has a very similar picture. I will post it if I can find it.

Happy Valentine's Day

To all my friends, I wish you love. I just made molten chocolate espresso cups. They were intense, but in my opinion a little too sweet so therefore not chocolaty enuf. However there was enuf chocolate to keep me from falling asleep last night. Aggie and I made a delicious dinner of shrimp and vegetables and white bean & chard soup. It was very good.

This winter has been easier than winters of the past. I have been enjoying the dry weather we've been having even though they predict rain every day. I go out every day with Coco or by myself, and that seems to make a big difference. I also started volunteering at Food for Lane County. It was so much fun. Ginger and I chopped up 190 lbs, of chicken to used in various kitchens in Lane County. I'm taking an herb class and I love it. It is so validating to get so much information about alternative healing that has been used for centuries.