“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.” The quote from Woody Allen describes the condition that triggers the release of endorphins, our natural feel-good chemicals that promote a sense of well-being and have also been shown to relieve pain. It also triggers the release of milk from one’s nostrils but never mind.
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Posted by Tammy on August 4, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/04/laughter/
Okay, I was sold a bill of goods. I was told that there was a wide rolly trail from Sunriver, OR to Bend. I saw it as a great opportunity to rent a bike, spend time in a gorgeous outdoor setting with my husband and exercise my wide rolly body.
Oregon Trail Rash
Posted by Tammy on July 7, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/07/07/lessons-from-mountain-biking/
It’s Father’s Day and as usual, I’m terrible about these events. I was traveling this week and although there’s a card in my office, I didn’t time it right – which is why it’s still sitting in my office. Clearly put, gifting is not my love language. In fact, when I took the Chapman survey, it’s my lowest value. But put differently, when I think about lessons as gifts, I suddenly become much more appreciative and find that I’m very willing to pass them along.
My Dad and My Grandma and the Bluebonnets of Texas
Posted by Tammy on June 19, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/06/19/tammys-top-ten-the-t3-report-lessons-from-my-dad/
It’s a good thing that seats are preassigned on United Airlines. If they weren’t, I might’ve arm-wrestled to keep the seat next to me open on the red-eye flight from Lima, Péru to Houston, TX. I had visions of stretching out across that empty seat in order to rest and relax and contemplate the magnificent journey that I’d just taken.
Machu Picchu in the Early Morning
Posted by Tammy on June 2, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/06/02/agrigirl-meets-agri-ecologist/
The elaborate meaning is that if we don’t waste anything, then we won’t want anything. I’m not certain if it’s true but it’s definitely a saying that was common in my home as a child. It came from my depression era grandmother who in her farm upbringing learned to use more parts of a chicken that I wish to acknowledge. And we know this is true of other cultures such as the Chinese and the Native Americans.
Posted by Tammy on May 25, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/05/25/using-greens-and-carrot-tops-in-cooking/
The interaction was nearly silent. My son was hunched over the carrying case to his laptop. I could see his hand plunging deeply in each pocket. With mother’s intuition I knew instantly that he was searching for the mouse. He grimaced and the pace picked up. He was frantically moving his fingers from corner to corner of his bag. Silently and without notice I thought, “please let him find his mouse.”
If You Teach a Boy to Fish
Posted by Tammy on April 26, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/04/26/answers-to-prayers/
A colleague recently told me, “I’m not nearly as good as you are at getting my kids out to cultural events.” I knew instantly that my own kids might prefer to live in her house. You see, I love arts and humanities and I have this twisted parental attitude that developed years ago while reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting that says, exposure to said events will result in increased synapse firing for developing brains. In other words, what I love must be good for them!
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Posted by Tammy on April 9, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/04/09/introducing-kids-to-art-and-culture/
Posted by Tammy on March 29, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/03/29/the-butterfly-effect/
Last March I wrote about the delicious evening meals enjoyed on our annual ski trip and the fellowship that endures around the table. This tradition also includes a post-dinner game night. Over the years, we’ve engaged in scavenger hunts, intense Pictionary matches, unforgettable charades and high-tech Olympics.
Red Team responding to Quiz Show
Posted by Tammy on March 22, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/03/22/after-dinner-games-meal-time/
I’ve seen two movies recently that captured a long-term love affair between a wife and her husband. Of course, most of us bloggers have watched Julie and Julia and if you haven’t, please do take in Meryl Streep’s amazing performance as Julia Child. I learned so much about Julia in watching it but the part that touched me most was her deep and enduring love for Paul. Tonight my Valentine and I watched, the King’s Speech and again, if you have not seen, please do. It was portrayed that Queen Liz really loved her King George VI.
Julia
Posted by Tammy on February 14, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/02/14/valentines-day/
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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