Monthly Archives: July 2010

“Emily, how are you?” Tammy said, as she dropped off a bag of completely foreign looking greens. It’s not often that somebody outdoes me at picking obscure produce, so I was very excited about MCing Tammy’s demo at the farmers … Continue reading →

I arrived during a storm, just in time to see the ship come in from a day of sailing. She was crafted of wood, with a broad beam and a high bow, and she was to be my future home. … Continue reading →

“Here is your batch of veggies for the week, we grew 5 different varieties of basil for you” I grabbed the bag with the crook of my arm and propped it against my hip as though it were an infant. … Continue reading →

Being new at a job is is both sweet and spicy. The days fly by, but every moment you are completely engaged. At the end of the day your mind feels saturated. It is only once you begin to wind … Continue reading →

The moon smiles down, with his unfaltering poker face. Every motion of the earth projects onto his lasting impression, and though his creviced face is fossilized and unchanging, I get a different feeling from him every time that I look. … Continue reading →

“Do you just keep wearing yourself down to the point of near death so that you can feel grateful to be alive?” Christina asked, as I stood hunched over the counter after a 17 mile run. My clothes were soaking … Continue reading →

The little girl sat quietly at the table, watching intently. She knew that this show was for her and her alone. None of the other kids would remember what happened today. They would later think back on this day and … Continue reading →

“Possibly I will need get samples so that you have some cells to analyze” said my new advisor Dr. Wang, in his thick Chinese accent. Dr. Wang has a long wizened face, and dark, kind eyes, which remind me of … Continue reading →

I stood across from one of the vendors tables, at the farmer’s market. His products were splayed out on table before him like a dinner waiting to be blessed. We were talking excitedly about food, and about interesting characters whom … Continue reading →

The trail was thick with the scent of cedar, and branches hung heavy with leaves on the moss painted trees. We trotted in unison hiding from the city beneath the shady lid of the forest. It was a vacation from … Continue reading →