Tomorrow is ...

... Earth Day! Yay!

I don't have any activities planned (it kind of snuck up on me this year), but I think that it would be a good day to make some eco-friendly resolutions or lifestyle changes; such as- start recycling at home if you don't already. If you do, and you have the outdoor space, maybe start a compost pile! Plant something, or tend something that's already growing.

The Earth Day Network has interesting info on Earth day, and a page to search for local activities. I hope you all get outside for a little while tomorrow and just enjoy the Earth! :)

Updates!

Well, finals are over! Today is my first real "vacation day" without work or any obligations... and it feels nice! Of course, my house is a bloody mess, [because a procrastinator loves to do anything but study, which includes even housework. I actually had to stop myself from cleaning.], there is a mound of paperwork I need to sort and deal with, and a hefty to do list ... but at least I won't feel guilty that I'm not reading about herbs!

I do plan to do some blogging! I actually made a list of veggies I want to profile for the rest of the year, and have tried to assign them a month based on their seasonal availability:

• April - Asparagus (this post will be here by the end of the week, with pics!!)
• May - Leeks (a nod to the Renaissance Faire)
• June - Eggplant
• July - Zucchini
• August - Tomatoes
• September - Broccoli
• October - Pumpkins (for something other than pie, I promise!)
• November - Winter Squash
• December - Rutabega
  

Of course, I don't intend this to become a food blog, but I think it's important to eat seasonally and locally when possible, and if I ever want to successfully transition into vegetarianism I need to learn to like vegetables! [Even if I only ever have one delicious recipe for each of them ... ]

The next few months are going to be busy! Sam and I are going to Hawaii in July for his brothers wedding; Sean, Sara, and I are planning something big in late August (details to come); I'm writing a murder mystery for my sister Cinder, who just turned 16 last Wednesday; and I have a ton of books to read, people to visit with, and of course, school! Stay tuned ... I'll keep you updated and put lots of pictures of whatever I get myself into. :)

Feeling Connected

Today: Birkat Hachama, an interesting observance Sam turned me onto. I like this- I like the feeling of having a connection to the natural world.

Tonight: Passover begins. 

Next Week: My first one-on-one meeting with Rabbi Jim. Finals. And then ... two weeks off school! [and hopefully, more blogging!]

Earth Hour Photos

The Big Picture

Enjoy these before/after photos of the big cities around the globe participating in Earth Hour! Pretty neat-o!