some updating going on...

First update: the caterpillars


Sorry this last photo is so blurry...the camera couldn't compete with vertical and horizontal stripes at the same time...

At least three of our little caterpillars are nicely tucked away in their chrysales. One butterfly has been fluttering around. Alas, we have neither food nor companions for it! These guys should stay quiet for about 10 more days and then emerge. We are in the throes of some more cold weather around here. My...it's 35 degrees outside! At least the sun came out today...
Second update: weed pulling!
I pulled these weeds on Friday I believe. Recall how ancient civilizations placed the heads of their enemies on their gateposts? Well, this should scare away any future weeds...


We call them briar weed/satan weed/**&&*#$ and they are brutal! I broke my shovel digging these up. Thankfully, James repaired it for me...
Last update for now: yummy food!


These photos show delectable Chili pot pie with rice and lightly steamed broccoli straight from the winter garden. Oh, it was good. Although, James did say I gave him an impossible amount of broccoli...

I think...

I have been trying to think of a good blogging subject for the last few days: to no avail. I have had some random thoughts. Here are a few:

1. I love communicating with other people: text messaging with our brand new cellphone (btw, I found out they charge for each message you send...oops!), blogging, emails, REAL mail!

2. Folks who scream for tolerance all the while "bashing," mocking or otherwise picking on a group not quite so "tolerant" as they.

3. Vegetarian or not vegetarian? And, is there a really good vegetarian pot pie recipe out there?

4. Healing/faith/prayer

5. Listmaking can be an art form

6. If done correctly (thank you to Katie and Leah for leading the way).

7. The importance of family and not expecting too much from other folks

8. I'll add more if I think of more things...