There are some who find it difficult to celebrate Christmas in the desert. The lack of snow, constant sunshine and cactus tax their childhood visions of sugarplums and pines. So is this a Christmas post or just coincidental? I invite debate. It began months ago. In my desire to engage locally, I was exploring an opportunity called Donors Choose. Their focus is education – something our family believes can be an essential determinative in quality of life.
Christmas on a Desert Hike
Posted by Tammy on December 20, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/12/20/tidings-of-joy/
During kindergarten, my teacher asked what we’d like to be when we grew up. My answer, “either a cowgirl or a princess” and truth be told, I’m probably still stuck somewhere in that dilemma. Of course, Bonanza Jellybean, the heroine of a Tom Robbin’s novel strengthened the cause. And there was Neil Young’s Cowgirl in the Sand. But this past week, cowgirls weren’t a distant memory or a writer’s muse, they were up-close and in-person.
AZ Highways 2006 Kelly Glenn Kimbro
Posted by Tammy on November 7, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/11/07/my-heroes-have-always-been-cowgirls/
Posted by Tammy on August 29, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/29/micro-loans-phoenix-food-market/
When was the last time that you looked to the sticky feet of a gecko for inspiration on a work problem? Or how about considering the irridescent qualities of a peacock feather in an attempt to solve a puzzle? I admit that sometimes cutting edge theory or science can be too far removed for me to tie my brain around and presented in any other context, the idea of biomimicry might have been one of those stretch concepts.
A dragonfly shedding it's exoskeleton
Posted by Tammy on August 16, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/16/biomimicry-what-would-nature-do/
My friend confided in me that her husband will never leave her for another woman. Rather, she might lose him to a good Osso Bucco. I’m certain that you’ve heard the old adage, that the stomach is the pathway to a man’s heart but over the last few years there is growing evidence that the true path to the heart is through one’s teeth.
Showing the Pearly Whites
Posted by Tammy on June 27, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/06/27/dental-health-promotes-heart-health/
Once each year at the end of January, an amazing economic development activity erupts in Utah. Founded by actor, Robert Redford, the Sundance Film Festival is an incredible combination of art and tourism. I’ve been coming here for at least nine years to indulge in the creativity of independent screenwriters, actors, directors and producers. So far this year, I’ve seen a handful of good films, a couple that didn’t meet my expectations and my next day is planned with a few more.
Posted by Tammy on January 29, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/01/29/microgrants-in-the-utah-food-space/
My husband and I were working in the area around our front patio this weekend. Over the last year, we changed out some of the plants and added some new ones. There’s a lovely new agave that we’ve planted and artfully swirled around it, a flowering vine has grown. I mentioned the vine to him, impressed that it had grown on it own. “We didn’t even plant this yellow microdot.” His comment back, “yeah, the volunteers always seem to thrive.”
In surveying our yard, I quickly decide this is a truth. Some of the things I’ve purchased at nurseries didn’t make it but many of the plants that were taken as cuttings from others or that have come up on their own – aka volunteered, are thriving.
flickr.creativecommons/photos/heraklit/169568227
Posted by Tammy on January 21, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/01/21/the-volunteers-seem-to-thrive/
I was surprised to hear the words coming from his mouth only because they were so similar to words that I had used a week earlier in blogging about my community. “There is so much bad news in the world, that it’s great to have this garden – this is good.” Here I was in Miami Beach, FL seeking a good story and here was a good story and someone who feels exactly as I do telling it.
Victory Garden
Posted by Tammy on January 19, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/01/19/close-up-on-a-community-garden/
I admit to being a bit of an ostrich but there are times when I’d really prefer to turn off the bad news. And, I’d rather bring about wider acknowledgement of the good. I’m fortunate in that I’m able to travel to some remarkable places each year and now, I’m going to try to focus on the amazing individuals and projects in those places.
Posted by Tammy on January 12, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/01/12/road-trip-to-find-microenterpris/
My skin started to prickle as I drove into the underpass. Of course I was secure in my car even if it was dark and I was in a new neighborhood but, I was still thinking of my evening conversation. That guy on the bridge was there for seven days.
flickr.creativecommons/photos/shawnzlea
Posted by Tammy on December 11, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/12/11/louisiana-9th-ward-hurricane-katrina-race-gender/
A wife, a mom, an executive, a certified leadership coach and a breast cancer survivor. I love learning and I love to write and I'm often fascinated with the life lessons that come from my kitchen. Focusing on community-based Placemaking is the way that I work towards creating a healthier planet.
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