Yom Harvest

the ladies and I...and well Jonah Bub & Fela Pup...got together for a mash up of sacred and seasonal events. Being the Day of Atonement we decided to recognize Yom Kippur while also relishing in some wonderful fall bounty from the garden.
we enjoyed German Potato Pancakes (i know, not very Jewish) applesauce that i canned last year in Ohio, fresh greens and apple vinegrette and wild picked chanterelles from my good friend Leif.

Jonah enjoying my homemade applesauce

Fela Puppy watching me make his dinner

Karyn gettin' a bit aggressive with her Yamaka making

Maria's beautiful Yamaka !

Fela absolutley loves Daphne's "squirelles in a log" toy. no matter where i hide it before he comes over, he somehow locates it. Here he is giving me the paw...which i taught him when he was a pup, much to Karyn & Jason's dismay.

Jonah taking a cat nap on my bed

hm, really not sure.

my lands!

notice Jonah's right hand...grabby mc lettuce grabber

aggressive yamaka putter oner

Jonah recently cut his two top teeth, so anything he could reach went into that little gob of his. he found some strange solace in this prep bowl. clickety clack against his nibblers.

this must be a mom thing?

Fela, aggressive Yamaka eater

times...they are a changin'

bob and i recently got the opportunity to get out from under "renter's" status.
as of November 1st, 2009 we will take over 5 acres of raw land located a stones throw from bob's studio and a mere 5 miles from town. a lease to own situation that neither breaks our back or our bank. a win win.
most folks would cringe at this idea. no heat? no water? no electricity? no home?
i just hear a lot of "no's". bob and i are moved by the iconoclastic notion of bending the norm with our unconventional choices. not because we long to go against the grain, but because we know that life can be simpler and more rewarding. we very recently purchased a 1948 SPARTAN MANSION 30. these aluminum vintage beauties are a thing of the past, but have been popping up with much hype. Similar to an Airstream, but in my opinion...much more unique. Spartan Aircraft started making these travel trailers in the late 40's. This will be a project and many a happy hours gettin' her up to speed...but in the end, fully worth it. In the interim, we'll be shacking up in Rico (our 76' chevy campervan) and knocking on Karyn & Jason's door for a hot shower! Stay tuned for the restoration and life like it used to be...uncomfortable, meaningful, laborious and within means. LIFE ON BLACK BEAR...............