Today I had the BEST time picking fresh organic vegetables out of the ground- like digging for gold! The kids LOVED it and I am so glad this city has a local organic farmer! Cheap, fun, and SOOOO good for you!!! See for yourself:

In case any one is interested (the co. I work for.)

Well at last today I had a chance to run over to Lakeland’s “Go Natural Organics” where I found the coolest farmer/owner with his masters in nutrition watering a potted farm with living water from a pond behind the farm. He took the time to explain the membership and procedure, gave us samples and a tour of what’s growing, and even gave me a free huge head of green leaf lettuce! This place is SO cool, with even an enclosed area with a butterfly garden for kids to play while the parents pick. SA-WEET!

Also, our good friend invited us along for this trip as a dual-birthday trip for her and my Hubby. We’ve made reservations to spend Easter in the “pool house” hut!

I wish I could go more into this right now, but just thought I would share the basic happenings while I’ve got a half a sec!

Found this article over at National Geographic’s Green Guide site. I enjoyed it so I thought I’d pass it on. Food for thought! Or something…

Got your attention didn’t I? Seriously, though, I’m in love with lots of new things these days.

1. Lara Bars. Suggested by a friend, I checked out the site and plan to order as much as I can afford.

2. “Living Fresh” show on Discovery Home. So, okay for real, who is studying my life and coming up with a show that includes just about everything I love, from organic food, sustainable living practices, crafts, and so on. Just add a little of #3 and I will just have get paranoid.

3. Books. Not a new thing for me to love books, but some new books. Finishing up this one, moving on to:

• If Grace is True; Why God Will Save Every Person, Philip Gulley and James Mulholland
• The Inner Experience; Notes on Contemplation, Thomas Merton
• The Left Hand of God; Healing America’s Political and Spiritual Crisis; Michael Lerner (may not be what you think)
• Orthodoxy, G.K. Chesterson
• Saint Francis of Assisi, G.K. Chesterson

My goal is to finish them by May. Hold me to it!!!

So, I’ve got to get to work again, but wanted to share those tidbits for any one looking for something to do. Recap- Lara Bars, Living Fresh, new books= tru luv…

Long flights, gorgeous location, invigorating event, lots of multi-tasking, little sleep: Phoenix in a nutshell! Biggest take-away? Taking a picture with former NYC mayor Rudy Gulianni…

For those whose phone calls I’m ignoring because I am too busy:

I am getting your messages and it is so nice to hear your voices, especially that you are eager to hear how my trip went! It really keeps me goin!

However, I have no time. Please forgive me for directing you to my blog to see a few lousy pics of my trip. One day in heaven we will have an eternity to fill each other in. Thanks for understanding!