MARCYINCNY1's CalorieKing Blog
Mary Oliver
Monday, April 14th 2008
InvitationOh do you have the time
to linger
for just a little while
out of your busy day
and very important day
for the goldfinches
that have gathered
in a field of thistles
for a musical battle,
to see who can sing
the highest note,
or the lowest,
or the most expressive of mirth,
or the most tender?
Their strong, blunt beaks
drink in the air
as they strive
melodiously
not for your sak...
Stress
Saturday, April 12th 2008
If you're living a life that, in effect, makes maintaining your health and wellbeing just one more source of stress, what exactly is the point of that life?Another advantage I haven't mentioned here before, that's been crucial in my weight loss effort is my yoga & meditation practice.
In my mid-forties, when perimenopausal symptoms exacerbated some chronic health problems and I began to doubt everything about myself and my life, my wonderful gynecologist suggested a stress managem...
Spring Showers
Friday, April 11th 2008
A nice steady rain this morning, just the kind that will settle the soil and the seeds before any heavier rain comes along. A good start this week for the potager: favas, cime de rapa (five varieties in the hope that I'll find one that doesn't require blanching), peas, mesclun, arugala, mache, bunching onions, Easter egg radishes, spinach and beets and two more beds tilled and ready to sow.
I miss being able to get out there today but I can use the break after five days of working...
And They're Off...
Tuesday, April 8th 2008
Like a lot of folks I'm dealing with all the leaves that dropped late last year and then got covered with early snow. I'd rather be working in the potager but the leaves really have to be cleaned up. Still it's good weather and good exercise.Meanwhile I wasn't paying attention and the first tomato seedlings–especially the Sweeties–were already too tall for the cover and getting leggy this morning. They may not look like much now but in a few months...
Now I have to figure ...
Lax
Sunday, April 6th 2008
Last week the SU men's lacrosse team was ranked no.1 for the first time in a while and yesterday they beat Princeton here at home with some exciting play. They had a big crowd, about 6500, but it's still a low-keyed event compared to other sports and the game itself is a pleasure to watch with lots of speed and strategy on a big green field, even if it's under a goofy dome here in Syracuse....