Locally, we’re still in a bit of post-game Euphoria. We had scores of visitors from the Northern states places escaping the brutal grasp of winter cold while energetically supporting their home teams. Sea planes full of CEOs were flying overhead to scope available land and probably the abundance of golf. Downtown workers used more profanity during their commutes as they battled the detours.
Putting the Super in Bowl
Posted by Tammy on March 4, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/03/04/putting-the-super-in-bowl/
This is the most glorious time in the Valley of the Sun. We’ve tunneled through desert frost into celebrated golf temps that teeter on the verge of spring training. The acacia are blooming with a Sonoran strangeness that is both tropical and sweet and carries into the cooler night time air. And the fair weather winterers are donning the final days of boots and vests pretending that we are still at least somewhat attached to winter.
The Pull of Polenta
Posted by Tammy on February 15, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/02/15/the-pull-of-polenta/
The Japanese use the phrase, Shinrin-yoku. Translated literally, it means “forest bathing” which is the idea that spending time in nature is a healthy practice.
Yosemite in November
Posted by Tammy on January 26, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/01/26/spending-time-in-nature/
When I refer to something as vulgar, it’s highly likely that your mind drifts instantly to that which is tasteless or more likely, something indecent. However, if I was using it as an adjective for Latin, then I would be using a generic term to describe a non-standard version of Latin rather than the classical form.
Nothing Vulgar About It
Posted by Tammy on January 11, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/01/11/farro-berries/
The new year is upon us and we all know what that can mean — champagne, resolutions, bowl games, and for some the last days of a holiday season vacation.
Rest, Recover, Enjoy
Posted by Tammy on January 2, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/01/02/ring-it-in-rest-replenish/
It is the time of year when I see others scurrying about in search of the perfect gift for a special someone. The mall parking lots are car combat zones, the UPS drivers are building biceps at an impressive rate and for many, frustration builds because they can’t quite decide what gift might be most suitable for the picky kid approaching adolescence.
The Reason We Celebrate in My Home
Posted by Tammy on December 21, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/12/21/gift-giving/
In 1971, country western singer, Willie Nelson had no hits. He and his wife had divorced, his Tennessee ranch had burned to the ground and he’d lost any money from his song-writing due to unsuccessful music tours. Nelson moved to a new ranch and went to a recording studio to record a couple of new songs. The concept album, as it was called was about the Imperfect Man and it contained the song, Yesterday’s Wine.
Posted by Tammy on November 28, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/11/28/using-leftovers-passage-of-time/
Last week I did an exercise in transparency with my work team. Part of it required that we select a picture from a stack of stock photos that would be an appropriate cover for each of our autobiographies. I selected a photo of five smiling individuals in a white water raft envisioning the story that I would write about my own family and the adventure that we call life. One of my colleagues selected a photo of roots and I was touched by his description of his efforts to leave a legacy and to establish roots that would matter and that would last. He spoke of both his family and his community in a way that was passionate and authentic.
Fresh Turmeric Root
Posted by Tammy on October 19, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/10/19/using-turmeric-root/
KUDOS to Nancy from Spirit Lights the Way for sharing this opportunity for us to create citizen-centric involvement in our communities. Check it out.
The Citizen Muscle Boot Camp is a 4-week online program designed to provide the skills you need to make change on the issues you care about.
It’s an exercise plan to make the world a better place!
The Citizen Muscle Boot Camp is designed to get each of us flexing our Citizen Muscles and building the skills we need to make change in our communities
Complete with videos from Annie; hands-on, interactive online exercises; and some additional tips and exercises to practice as we go about our day the Citizen Muscle Boot Camp helps us develop our skills as changemakers.
To participate in a Boot Camp, all you need is an internet connection, about an hour or two a week, and desire to make the world a better place.
To Register, click HERE.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Posted by Tammy on October 12, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/10/12/citizen-muscle-boot-camp/
Let’s face it, we all believe that every weekend should be at least three days long. There’s the unwinding and then the settling followed by the satori-moment when we catch our wave and finally, the gearing back up. Isn’t it odd how even the most mundane of tasks can translate from labor to a zen-like repetition under the right circumstances?
Posted by Tammy on September 7, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/09/07/homemade-bloody-mary/
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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