Ms. Verhext has created a lovely community on Flickr, a pool of photos beckoning with magic and warmth, marzipan, wind chimes, moss covered stones and hidden corners. I’ve already dumped, indiscriminately, a lot of photos in there. You should too!
Magic is as magic does
Individual photo credits:
1. The Leaving Lot, no. 1, 2. flowers at the wharf, 3. catch it if you can, 4. Monday – Waikiki Aquarium, 5. Johnny, jump up and kiss me, 6. schattenspiele, 7. leaf, 8. IMG_9071.JPG, 9. dinner
I am most thankful to my friend Jason P., as it is through his blog that I found out about Joy Kampia‘s delightful knit food dresses. The awesomeness is a bit overwhelming. I would absolutely dress as a hamburger or wear her fantastic donut necklace/scarf.
I’ve simply not had a moment to write about a benefit J. and I attended a few weeks ago. The fundraiser supporting the Alameda Free Library was generously hosted by several local restaurants and members of Slow Food Alameda (places like Kroll’s Pizza, Acquacotta and C’era Una Volta.) A delicious fest of organic veggies, roasted pizzas, tasty snacks and local wine was spread out over several tables outside the Auctions by the Bay building located at the Alameda Navy base. The day was extremely windy and cold, but the free food and wine certainly warmed us up a bit. (I should mention that we were able to attend the event due to the two tickets generously given to us by J.’s boss at the library). Read the rest of this entry »