Oi there, and happy Friday!  Once again, here is your space for comments, critiques, thoughts, support, and suggestions. This little blog is continuing to grow, and I’d love to know what you’re thinking.  Which section would you like to see expanded? (the food? the fashion? the farm?) What specific topics are you curious about?  What [...]

Many novice growers don’t realize that gardening is a year-round process.  Even here in the Pacific Northwest, where we experience the dramatic cycle of four separate seasons, there is winter work to be done.  And although January might be reserved for drawing up plans and researching plants, February marks the exciting transition to hands-on action!  [...]

In late autumn 2008, I made a dramatic decision regarding where, and how, I consumed clothing. I’d like to take a moment here to expand upon my concept of the Ethical Sartorialist, in a public declaration of my intentions. Primarily, I intend to never compromise my morality for the sake of glamour (difficult), comfort (harder), [...]

Damian and I had a rather nontraditional Valentine’s this year, which of course suited us just fine.  This is what I wore for our private little celebration, in which we ate burritos from a roach coach and decorated cupcakes together. This dress is, in my opinion, an exquisite example of vintage perfection.  Made of delicate [...]

So maybe it’s Hallowe’en Eve and you’ve carved out a Jack-O-Lantern.  Or perhaps it’s a cold winter night and you’re roasting a butternut.  Or, it could be that you’ve just been fussing over a delicious slow-simmering batch of Indian Pumpkin Curry. Whatever the case may be, the scenario is the same: you have a pile [...]