Posts Tagged ‘awesome’
Curried red lentil soup
It's winter. It's cold. And there are few things that take the chill off my bones like soup. But not just any soup. Yummy soup. I took a chance and picked up some Curried Red Lentil Soup by Pacific Natural Foods, hoping it would be half as good as the name sounds. It's awesome. (Otherwise I wouldn't be writing about it here, now would [...]
Crayons
Crayons are awesome. Awesome in an arts and crafts way. Awesome in a favorite childhood memory way. Awesome in a magical way. Put out some construction paper and a box of crayons and watch the magic happen. Did you know the first box of crayons was introduced in 1903? And since then over 120 BILLION crayons have been sold throughout the [...]
In your own skin
When you're comfortable in your own skin, it's THE best place to be. Because when you're comfortable there, when you can wear your skin with ease and grace, it means you are also comfortable with yourself. With your self. It means you love who you are, without condition or reservation--warts and all. Somebody once said, "The love affair you're [...]
Human Nature
Airports often have displays flanking the corridors of their terminals. Local artists, historical displays, they can be vaguely interesting. But once in a while, a really great installation catches my eye. Right now, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has on display a really interesting collection, in connection with [...]
New Zealand Department of Conservation
The DOC, as it's called, does a bunch of things. It manages campgrounds, and books treks through the mountains for visitors. It staffs gift shops and tends to miles and miles of rugged trails. The DOC has a simple vision: New Zealand is the greatest living space on Earth. And the DOC is there to protect it for future generations. [...]
Hanging glacier
That's right. A glacier that hangs on the side of a mountain and moves by avalanche. This one is in the Mt. Cook National Park in New Zealand. I'm not sure there's really more to say other than: awesome.
Farm-fresh eggs
Traveling around the US, and many parts of the world, there are great, local ways to experience. food. Whether it's fruit stands or pick your own berry fields, eating local can be a great way to go. For me, farm-fresh eggs is a favorite local option. I get them from friends with chickens, or buy them at roadside stands with honesty [...]
Cookie Time
Aotearoa is the Maori word for New Zealand. They say it means, "island of the long white cloud". I say it means "island of the cookie". Everywhere I look there are signs for "Cookie Time," the local favorite in terms of pre-packaged cookies. They've got chocolate chip, apricot, fudge covered, and gluten free. For strangers looking [...]
Portland Store Fixtures
There are so many awesome organizations out there. Portland Store Fixtures is one of them. It's kind of like a resale shop for store fixtures, but they also carry new items, as well. Because they recycle so much--not only other stores' fixtures, but also their own stuff right down to their stationary--and they resale, they're both [...]
Christmas socks
Nothing quite gets me in the spirit of the holidays like a colorful pair of Christmas socks. Christmas socks are whimsical, fun and more than a little corny. And they're also awesome. Every year Santa puts Christmas socks in our stockings and we promptly put them on Christmas morning--while still in our pjs and drinking mimosas. I start [...]
