Appalachia Waltz

I have been in the Appalachian mountains before, in Pennsylvania as a teenager and in Virginia as an adult, but only as a visitor--camping on them, hiking over them, or driving through them. Tonight I am grateful to be living among these hills, even if only for a short while, which is why I am listening to Mark O'Connor's "Appalachia Waltz" over and over and over...

OMG Edible Crayons

Using a variety of natural ingredients including crushed nuts, seeds, dried fruit, melted marshmallows, AND fruity pebbles (for sweetness instead of sugar), Luxirare made these edible crayons that read and look quite delicious. Be sure to check out the website for fantastic photos of the entire process.

gorgeous

i found this courtesy of a lovely friend's blog. it makes me feel like everything is possible. such, such beautiful things happening

4 times in a row and counting

I can't imagine a time when this song will get old. And it just feels so good to listen on repeat right now.



I remember a conversation I had with AS about Raymond Carver's short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love." Her professor had her take that title and write an original poem. And now I think about it when people use: love.

I think I mean: dependance and commitment. But all the time I am delighted to find that it means other things too. Like acceptance and warmth and fuzzy cheeks. Or shiny. Or surprise. Tonight it meant: longer than expected.