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sand creek almanac: April 2015
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Wednesday, April 01, 2015. Thoughts for the day on writing. I came across this post by Parker J. Palmer. On the On Being blog. Three Eternal (So Far) Truths about Living and Writing. 1 Care more about the process than the outcome. 2 Be generous in order to maximize the chances of dumb luck. 3 Dive deep, dwell in the dark, and value beginner's mind no matter how loudly your ego protests. And don't write about what you know. Write about what you want to know because it intrigues and baffles you. Coldest sp...
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sand creek almanac: November 2014
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Sunday, November 02, 2014. Pork squash black bean stew. I swear I had a recipe for this at one time. I looked for it, to no avail. But cooking instinct took over. So here it is:. About a pound or so of pork, cut into cubes. One medium onion, diced. Two cloves of garlic, diced. One jalapeno pepper, diced. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, then add the pork. Season with salt, pepper, smoky paprika, curry powder, and cumin (you decide the amounts). Links to this post.
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sand creek almanac: May 2015
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Wednesday, May 06, 2015. What Im thinking about right now (in no particular order). I have not had the time (or, more accurately, made the time) for a coherent blog post lately. So many threads in the Dude's head. So I'll fire some of them off here, more for a mental exercise for myself than for anyone's reading pleasure. So you're warned. It is getting green around here fast, and a couple weeks ahead of last year. First Ovenbird was heard this morning. I knew it would be, and I almost didn't want to go.
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sand creek almanac: March 2015
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015. I am a delinquent mom. Don't most moms of high school seniors have the party all planned, announcements ordered, and senior portraits in a fancy box, ready for distribution by March? I admit, I don't know how to do this, and frankly I'm not ready. I can't believe my first born is graduating from high school. But, I am not one to worry about things prematurely. I come from a long line of worriers, and I guess it is my calling to break that chain. Anyway, the opportunity presented ...
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sand creek almanac: Thoughts for the day on writing
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Wednesday, April 01, 2015. Thoughts for the day on writing. I came across this post by Parker J. Palmer. On the On Being blog. Three Eternal (So Far) Truths about Living and Writing. 1 Care more about the process than the outcome. 2 Be generous in order to maximize the chances of dumb luck. 3 Dive deep, dwell in the dark, and value beginner's mind no matter how loudly your ego protests. And don't write about what you know. Write about what you want to know because it intrigues and baffles you. A Passion ...
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sand creek almanac: January 2014
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Friday, January 31, 2014. Before this winter, I thought I knew a few things about cold weather. After all, I'd been blogging about it since 2005, and we've lived in this house, more or less, since 2008. But, every winter is different. This winter is challenging my nerves, but it is different. So here's what I have learned:. 2) I can tell the temperature by the bedroom floor. If it is below -20, my feet will go numb in less than a minute. It's cold. And so it goes. Links to this post. Links to this post.
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sand creek almanac: No one is ever ready for this
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Friday, February 13, 2015. No one is ever ready for this. Our community lost a good kid this week. On Tuesday morning, Nina came into our room in tears. She said, "Something really bad happened last night. Colton Nelson was killed in a car accident.". Words to immediately stop normal life. Nothing, from this point out, will be normal. Shock. Pain. Grief. It is all there. Even if you did not know the kid. But I did. There was a basketball game scheduled against Pine City the day the news came out. Tha...
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sand creek almanac: grieving
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Saturday, February 28, 2015. Healing has begun here. It can't ever get back to normal, but we're adjusting. Basketball season is over. It was heartbreaking, going to every game. But now there is baseball to look forward to. There but for the grace of God go I. But where is the grace when a young man is gone? I don't know, and I guess I never will. I read your original post, Deb. It was authentic and moving. Im glad to know you. Saturday, February 28, 2015 10:21:00 PM. Sunday, March 01, 2015 1:18:00 PM.
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sand creek almanac: header photo
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Evening clouds from my doorstep. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Minnesota, United States. I'm married to The Hermit, mom to Vinny(19), Nina(16), and Joe(14), a musician (flute, mandolin, guitar, and banjo), runner, yoga practitioner, and seeker of truth. View my complete profile. Flutemandolin AT gmail DOT com. Follow at your own risk! A Home Grown Journal. Notes from a Jewish Thoreau. Why I avoid the word "Zionism" - it's too confusing! Canoeing in the Dark. Re: The Hometown Focus. Blogs: nature and place.
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sand creek almanac: Senior pictures
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015. I am a delinquent mom. Don't most moms of high school seniors have the party all planned, announcements ordered, and senior portraits in a fancy box, ready for distribution by March? I admit, I don't know how to do this, and frankly I'm not ready. I can't believe my first born is graduating from high school. But, I am not one to worry about things prematurely. I come from a long line of worriers, and I guess it is my calling to break that chain. Anyway, the opportunity presented ...
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