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September 22, 2005

September 21, 2005

Monkeyshines

my first offering is simple yet classic - the quintessential watermelon wedge. eaten icy cold on a hot summer day this treat bring back floods of happy childhood memories. i like to serve it in the garden just in case i have an unexpected urge for a little frolic through the sprinkler! what could be more perfect?



"Salsa!! it's not just for tomatoes anymore!" says Monkey!


More monkeyshines from my newest online friend, and chef!

Monkey writes: "Recipe for groundhog's day cookies is actually from my english friend judith and they are perfect to have warm during your groundhog's day festivities or winding down after a big day of groundhog's day activities."

Of course, I had forgotten all about Groundhogs dys festivities since I have grown up!

My newest friend online is really fun (as all of my friends are). Monkey is a little unusual, adorable in terry cloth, and cleverishly delightful, as playful as only an animated stuffed toy can be.

Mind you now, that there is something childishly magical about corresponding with a stuffed monkey who has a web site that contains recipes for delish desserts such as key lime pie complete with photos of monkey baking up the dessert to actually show one how it is done, from crushing crackers to baking and serving.

Now Monkey, I have to say you have put not just a smile on my face, but have lit my heart with a merriment that I quite enjoy participating in, as we exchange short and maybe silly e-mails. What is more innocent, or pertinent for that matter, than silliness? And to be a silly grown person is, well, like being a child again.

What an inventive imagination you have, and I am inspired to look at the world through monkey eyes, and see how that things we take for serious; for true, aren’t anymore to be taken for real than a terry cloth monkey making pies, and puns. Pies and puns are better!

Why if more people indulged in curious monkeyin’ around, imagine the way the world would change? Monkey is an artist, with a keen humor and who is very wise, and playful. I had not realized how grown up I ‘d become, until Monkey showed up, and revealed by nature of her lightness, just how easy life really is, if you just use the imagination, and not take yourself seriously.

Thank you Monkey, for sending the world your web site, I hope everyone appreciates your antics as much as I do, I just think of you, and I am delighted. Your monkeyshines are radiantly needed in today’s world of serious serious stuff.
Cheers To Monkey!

large gustavsberg kage bowl, 1960

Masaru Emoto Sept. water crystal

Water Crystal of Niagara Falls
In this page, I will introduce one photo of watercrystal every month. Download of this photo is free for only private use. But please do not edit or redistribute.

Masaru Emoto

Alvar Aalto of Helsinki and Illmari Tapiovarra, Finland, Bjorn wiinblad, Denmark




Fantasy Bowl by Wiinblad

Aalto
I own his glasses, and I love them. This site is very nice too!
I really should be using those glasses in stead of storing them in a box!


The Work of Illmari Tapiovarra

Best lettuce


My source of lettuce soap

It is the lightest most delicate and lathery soap I have ever used, I order it here and save over any American source. I give it for gifts, and I have tried other scents, but lettuce is by far the best!

September 17, 2005

Aquarelas, Jardins e Flores..Poesie

Vento na Praia

World arts and crafts group, Flickr
work of creative chick
Poesie's art work from flickr..take a look!
Ana Malha



WOW, I love her work!

see slideshow here!
I would like her work too, Maybe soon I can acquire some of her's and Maria's and others!

September 15, 2005

Mary Manin Morrissey, friends of Mary..I am one!



Mary Morrisey
Previously of the Living enrichment Center in Wilsonville Oregon. Mary is a woman who has managed to move through incredible obstacles, and this last challenge she has on her plate is no exception. Friends of Mary site here is one that shows us how she is rebuidling after a "would be," devestating blow. Her determination is admirable, she sets a good example, she walks what she talks!

I met mary many years ago when I first learned of LEC. I drove to Portland and I became one of the people in my area to become involved with LEC circles.

I took my Granddaughter to meet Mary, because she had a suggestion for Lec. I couldn't get her staff to respond to this 12 year old girls message, but Mary, when I wrote her informing her of Daisy's ideas, invited us to visit. She took Daisy to her home and introduced her to her family, and above all, she listened to what Daisy had to say. She was busier than anyone at her church, yet she took time out to spend time with a young person who wanted to help. I love Mary!

Listen to her words on this site....Mary is one great speaker!

September 12, 2005