British Pop

Heard this on NPR tonight - Rhino Records has released a collection of British pop...

Purchased in 1970

I watched the Jane Austen Book Club a couple of days ago.... pleasant movie viewing while knitting. My reading goal this year is to read again all of Jane Austen's works - I have several copies of Jane Austen books including the complete volume as seen in the movie, a worn exlibrary copy from a deceased dear friend's collection and my most prized copy...



...a Collier Books paperback edition I purchased for 95 cents in December 1970 at Ram's Head bookstore...

This Morning...

I shall sleep through this in the morning...goodnight.

The Rest of the Day....

A day off sandwiched between a night shift before and a day shift afterwards can easily feel wasted - this was not such a day. After sleeping until noon, I inspected my seedlings and did some meal planning for the next couple of days purchasing Thai basil and spring onions at the nearby Oriental market



to make a peanut curry vegetable casserole inspired by urban vegan.




I also whipped up a quick curry and sun dried tomato hummus with the garbanzo beans not used in the casserole.


Sadly, I heard that Cafe Soleil is closing today. I've enjoyed many cups of coffee at this locally owned coffee shop on the northwest side of town. The owner cited "not enough business" as the reason for closing. Changes small and immense continue....

Reading List

Bold, outrageous (and perhaps questionable) self disclosure promises a place on my to be read list...

Almost Spring

A early spring bloom fluttering in the breeze...
A trip to an Indian market...
A delicious veggie wrap at a bakery I've somehow overlooked...
An etching purchased at the Goodwill for 20 cents...
A refreshing alternative to the usual sugary breath mints....I am grateful for days such as this.

Thank you Pura

I received this teas cozy, dishcloth, teabags and card from my swap friend via down---to---earth blog. The tea bags will provide a welcome beverage for me at work, the dishcloth is in use on my kitchen sink and the tea cozy and card are on display on my cupboard. Thank you.