bring joy

{MM} 5.13.13

So many links, so little time.
Here are a few of my faves of late.

money matters
♥ “Money brings about good consequences —
helps us live valuable lives —
only when joined with ‘virtues.’
Virtues are good abilities
of mind and character.”

John Armstrong, as quoted in
How to Worry Less About Money

♥ don’t eat too much nutmeg!
♥ DIY natural coconut oil “hair repair” treatment

♥ the best illustrated children’s picture books of 2012

♥ I’ve been a fan of the talented Connie Britton
since her work in “Friday Night Lights,” &
this made me want to check out
her new gig on “Nashville.”

reader love
♥ Ashlee, a beautiful expectant mother
& reader of, shares
some thoughts on preganancy & eating vegan.
Show her some love &
leave a supportive comment on her blog.

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Matters of Life, Matters of Death

personal

Image from Evangel Home

I don’t consider myself an especially empathetic person.

Having lived a relatively pampered & spoiled life (as 99% of most Americans have, compared to a good majority of the world’s population) I know very little of true hardship, pain, or deprivation. So empathy, or the ability to be sensitive & aware of the feelings & experiences of others is something that does not come natural. I’m working on it.

Melanie, a reader, left the following comment on the this post.

I delivered a full-term stillborn baby last night and right now I’m appreciating this post. The reality of coming into and out of this world bringing nothing and taking nothing with us…. Yes, there really is little in this world that we “need.”

We can be content with less. It is the people, not...

roasted carrots + why I love my CSA

side dish, simple cooking

I was pleased as punch to find out last week from a neighbor, of a local CSA that delivers.

I’ve never participated in CSA (community supported agriculture), but for years have wanted to. It just never worked out. But finally it has!

Last week I received our first box.

I was impressed with the variety–about 12 different items, local & organic. Alice Waters would be proud.

Made my hippie heart happy to see all those greens.

So this particular company, Greenling, is a bit more than a CSA. You can order more than just the local box, you can order organic groceries & have them delivered.

I’m just interested in the weekly box, so that is what I signed up for. I know other CSA’s require you to “join” before the growing season. Not this one–you can start & stop your orders at any time. You...