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Lol at the "new cafe" line! I've never heard of a Click 'N Pull. Is it a grocery store?

There is good news...you are recovering from your surgery and it went well...and you have many, many folks praying for you.

Today was a very long, busy day. All I can say I did today was to reduce waste: I picked up a bunch of newspaper that will be used for mulch and dinner was made up of leftovers to help clear out the fridge. Oh wait... I forgot...I got some muskmelon and tomato transplants from a fellow Freecycler (and they're heirlooms). They'll go in the ground next week.

You're doing it already stephanie. It's about using your local resources for what you don't produce and helping others become independent. Think about how much you've helped others on this board. The one line I really liked that sharon astyk said on her blog was this... Whatever it is, our Independence days come when our neighbors and the people we love are food secure too. Cuz, it's not just about us....

HSmom, this really interesting what you're blogging about. It's amazing how food and all that goes along with it takes a lot of effort.

Sounds like a good recipe! I might have to try it.

Plant something: This one won't be happening at my home very much because we are moving at the end of the summer. But, the raised garden beds at my work have been weeded and are useable now. This is where most of my gardening energies will be going this summer. Today we planted 3 tomato starts. One Early Girl, one Shady Lady and one unknown that was donated. The sunflowers the children started in the ground from seed are about 2 feet tall now and we have a dozen transplants that the children started from seed...squash, watermelon, tomatoes, cantaloupe and some flowers. These will go in the ground next week. Tomorrow a lady from freecycle is bringing by some muskmelon transplants for us as well. Prep something: I added more refried beans and brown rice to my storage. Cook something: Made a small pork roast in my solar cooker today. I would put up a picture but I don't know how to do that yet. Work on local food systems: This is something I'm doing at work. The goal is for these gardens to be eventually be able to help feed the childrens families. The children have been harvesting strawberries but none of them have made it home. They like to eat them too fast!

No, it doesn't have anything to do with the fourth of July... I found this very cool blog and on it was a challenge to do one thing every day to create food independence. Each day you: Plant something, Harvest something, Preserve something, Prep something, Cook something, Reduce waste, Manage your reserves and Work on your local food systems. I like this challenge because it gives me some guidelines...I find that the days can slip by and I don't do anything. Here is the link to the challenge. Anyone up for doing it with me? http://sharonastyk.com/2008/04/29/independ...irst-challenge/

Look at that beautiful puppy!

I ordered a copy of the book. Sould be here in a few days.

Thanks for doing this Cat. I checked my library and they don't have this particular book. I did request a copy of his book about angels. I'll try our bookstore and see if they have it.

He is beautiful!

I'm back after a necessary break. Time to get back up and make some plans. Menu Plan for the week of March 23-27th Breakfasts Oatmeal and o.j. Toast and eggs or bacon Cold cereal yogurt Lunches Lunch meat sandwiches Tuna sandwiches Peanut butter and jam sandwiches Pasta Leftovers Dinners Cornish hens, pasta, veggies Breaded fish, broccoli and rice Burritos Chili and rice Chicken tenders, veggie Snacks for the week Popcorn homemade fruit leather brownies +Going to transplant some cucumbers in to some larger containers

Bumping again

Bump

What beautiful grandchildren! Congratulations to you all!

Congratulations zzelle! What a positive thing to be happening in these very difficult times.

It is the same person.

Welcome Karelle! Very nice to "meet" you. Guess Darlene better behave now, huh?

Great job samantha! I don't know if you ever feel like you have enough...but, I think you will reach a point where it's not always on your mind.

So what's your relationship with your brother now?

Wow Rezgirl. You are truly special to be able to do this.

It has been stormin' here since 3:30 this morning. Good for us because we really need the rain here. This is going to be a stay at home day. I'll be catching up on laundry and other household stuff. To do list for the week: lesson plans (Done) juice lemons (Almost done...about 50 left) Go through current first aid kit (check expir. dates) Order more of dh's meds (Done) Inventory batteries (Done-need more...someone's been raiding the stash) Add 2 gallons water to storage (Done) Check battery operated radio (make sure it still works) Check flashlights (working? Need new batteries?) (Done) Find out local emergency station and write it down! Establish an evacuation route from your home in case of fire or other emergency. Make a copy of a document that can serve as proof of residency and place in your 72 hour kit. (Done)

How's the pain level?