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Wednesday Farmers’ Market

2009 July 15
by amandaginn

Car or no car, I wanted to get to the Farmer’s Market today. I didn’t get there last week, and I’m in need of fresh peas and lettuce. 

We bundled up. We scrounged up $8 in cash and change. We stuck two clips in Ainsley’s thickening hair. We set out for our 1.2 mile adventure to the Farmer’s Market.

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It’s a breezy, cloudy day. I think we felt a few sprinkles along the way, but it was ideal walking weather, especially considering its July. 

We rolled along at great pace and got there in under 25 minutes. After checking out all the prices and choices, I selected produce from a few different growers. At one stand, we bumped into our neighbor, Judy. It’s the first time we’ve seen each other out and about. 

Today’s picks: 

  • $2: A grocery bag of mixed lettuce (It’s overflowing in a huge salad bowl in the fridge now. I have no idea how to store all that lettuce!) 
  • $2: A tray of peas (I’m addicted.)
  • $2: A tray of zucchini (to be roasted with garlic and s&p, added to spaghetti sauce, or baked in bread)
  • $1: A bundle of yellow onions
  • $1: I asked for half a tray of green beans (It was that or beets. I decided to stick with what I know.)

We finished the 1.2 mile walk home in about 20 minutes. Ainsley chewed on her elephant the entire way. Oh, and she waved emphatically at an elderly woman walking past us. 

I love the Farmer’s Market.
And I love Ainsley.

I have a pretty great life.

Tide-Me-Over Tuesday

2009 July 14
by amandaginn

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Visiting Dahdee at Camp
June 29, 2009
(Pivotal Imagery)


My favorite room

2009 July 13
by amandaginn

My favorite room in our house is our bedroom. I love the colors, the serenity, the photos, the blue curtain we use instead of a closet door. My favorite thing about this room is the way the afternoon light comes in through the curtains. 
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What your favorite room in your house?

Twitter Reminder

2009 July 13
by amandaginn

If you’re ever looking answers to life’s tough questions…

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Has Ainsley done anything cute lately?
How is sleep training going?
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TGIFreitag

2009 July 10
by amandaginn

Fine. Whatever. I’ve tried to link to this video twice now. It keeps getting removed. Oh well. 

 

Not a huge fan of the show, but this clip is funny. (My favorite stuff comes starting about 3 minutes in…)

Ainsley’s Dahdee

2009 July 9
by amandaginn

Ainsley loves her Dahdee. But not as much as I love him.

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He works hard for us everyday. But he leaves his worries at the door.

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He is affectionate and joyful. But his affection is just for us and his joy is for everyone.

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He guards our family time. But he doesn’t keep us cooped up. 

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He lets us be silly. But he takes his responsibilities seriously.

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Ainsley loves you, Dahdee.
But not as much as I do. 

 

(Photo credits: #2 and #6 taken by Andy Kenutis, Pivotal Imagery)


greenitude: endocrine disruptors

2009 July 9
by amandaginn

I have a lot to say about endocrine disruptors. These stinkin’ things really irk me. Hormones are so delicate and so important to our makeup as human beings, affecting everything from our sexuality and blood glucose levels to our emotions, behavior, and physical development. Disruptors to our endocrine system affect us at the most basic level.

I can’t wrap my brain around increasing the supply of information and research on the topic, and sometimes I’d just like to forget I know what I know. Nonetheless, this is serious stuff, affecting developing babies in the womb, pregnant women, children, and even us full-fledged adults. 

This isn’t about hysteria. Rather, it’s about awareness. The more we know, the better choices we can make for our health, our children’s health, and the health of our neighbors (near and far).

Since there is so much information available, I’ll keep my statements short and focus this post on linking you with resources, should you have any interest in this subject matter. And if you don’t have interest, there are some cute Ainsley pictures to look at in the post below this one.

There is growing interest in the possible health threat posed by endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are substances in our environment, food, and consumer products that interfere with hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, or action resulting in a deviation from normal homeostatic control or reproduction. In this first Scientific Statement of The Endocrine Society, we present the evidence that endocrine disruptors have effects on male and female reproduction, breast development and cancer, prostate cancer, neuroendocrinology, thyroid, metabolism and obesity, and cardiovascular endocrinology. Results from animal models, human clinical observations, and epidemiological studies converge to implicate EDCs as a significant concern to public health. (Italics, bold, and underlining added by me.)

 

 

  • If video is more your thing, you can watch Kristof’s appearance on “The Colbert Report”. Warning: The content is… well… from primetime cable television. While there is some good information, it is presented through a satirical comedy show intended for “grown-ups”. 

 

Stellan: One Year Ago Today

2009 July 8
by amandaginn

It’s been one year since Stellan (then, MckMuffin) was diagnosed with a heart problem. Click here to read MckMama’s reflections on this anniversary.

Tide-Me-Over Tuesday

2009 July 7
by amandaginn

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Ainsley’s 1st Twins Game
July 5, 2009 

Sneak Peak: Twins Game

2009 July 6
by amandaginn

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More of Ainsley’s 1st Twins game in tomorrow’s Tide-Me-Over-Tuesday…