Full Tilth

We're getting right into the full swing of gardening season. Oh soil and sunshine, how I have missed you! Had the pleasure of watching Catherine's new doggy napping in the sun by her busy beehive. Pure bliss! Looking forward to a manure run tomorrow--never thought I would be writing those words. Choices is having a big sale on garden soil and amendments. I've got to get some soil to get my tomatoes in pots. Planted bean seedlings yesterday in my garden beds and bean seeds at city hall with the students.

Today I made a refreshing blend of lemon verbena and black tea. Have been snacking on ancient grains bread from North Van and Choices' hemp humus. Very grounding. Oh, and have I mentioned the gorgeous chocolate cheesecake at Mobius coffee shop? The crust is one of the best I've ever tasted AND it's GMO free, which is very cool.

Today's Happiness Is

A grilled cheese sandwich, glass of dry French rosé and a Henning Mankell novel: The Man Who Smiled. The weather has turned cool(er) and drizzly which is a relief after the yesterday's heat. Peter baked the potatoes I bought at the market yesterday and I scarfed them with salmon and creme fraîche. I spent hours on cleaning house today and finally feel as though I'm close to catching up on it. Although I am on a week off, I end up spending a lot of time on e-mails fielding volunteer requests.