there is a big wetlands near where my aunt lives. we went for a walk there on the first day of my visit. i had no idea that there was this wilderness area being restored in this huge city. the most dramatic bird sighting we had was of an egret about fifteen feet from us on the walk down to the trail. i notice the big piles of dried cat tail fronds and think they could be spread out as mulch to reduce watering needs and lend all the other benefits of mulch. i wonder why they instead are piling them all into a dumpster, presumably to take them off sight? could be that there is a good reason.
this brisk walk on a sunny L.A. day was a really nice way to visit with my aunt.
i met this guy outside a whole foods market on the 31st and connected with him on a deeply spiritual, while kind of nonchalant level. he was just sitting there eating his lunch, saying hello and happy new year to folks walking by. when he said hello to me i noticed what a good energy he was putting out and commented, as i went to unlock my bicycle, "what a nice, open spirit there." we proceeded to converse, share food and resonate good vibes. when i left he said, "nice to have shared with you. it's how we heal ourselves. have a perfect day!" and i rode off smiling.
on new years eve i made my first attempt at making egg nog. it did not turn out well. we still raised those glasses and drank it down. i was the only one in the house up at midnight. i went outside in the street, spun around a few times, and looked at the stars. when the time came i could hear the fireworks going off in almost every direction, but could see none. there was a part of me that yearned to be dancing and kissing some beautiful woman.
i got some goat liver at the santa monica farmer's market just as they were closing. nobody in this household is interested, so i've been eating a bit of it every day. i've been aware of the benefits of eating liver for some time now, but it is nice to read a well referenced article now and then to be reminded of them.
on wednesday i went to the santa monica farmer's market again. tis time i got there in time to do more looking around and purchasing of the fine produce. i found the 'fairview gardens' stand and got some beautiful broccoli and red kale. after seeing their place i feel very good about purchasing their produce.
on the way home i stopped at this awesome cafe called uephoria loves rawvolutionto get a juice and finish a logo design i was working on. the energy there was so nice. guess i was creating it... a guy who works there saw me working and said, 'i need a logo..." if i take it on and he likes what i come up with i could drawing a logo for him!
mostly i helped out while here by cooking. raking up leaves was the only garden work i did. i also took out the compost a few times and added some leaves to the worm box. karynn has a nice little vegetable garden in which i found, my favorite, italian parsley! lots of great-looking perennial herbs too! there are a few fruit trees, but the apricot has never produced. maybe one of these years.
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