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Full Circle

My parents can be proud of this. Not of me and not of my sister but of the evidence that points to the legacy of their own work.

My 8 year old niece’s head was bent over the craft table in full concentration. She was busy with some type of project. Tugging a phone book as large as herself across the room, she sealed an envelope and asked, “How do you spell Womens’ Resource Center?” My sister assisted and asked what was in the envelope. My niece couldn’t remember. A bit concerned about the phone call that might come from the Center or elsewhere, my sis took a peek.

The Gift? A Note and 5 Pencils

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by Tammy on October 4, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in community, servanthood, service, Unlikely allies, Women
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Posted by Tammy on October 4, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/04/teaching-children-to-give/

The JOE

The likes of this would NEVER grace my reading list. So, when my colleague suggested it, I smiled and accepted a copy but hey, despite being a fun and dedicated co-worker, this is the guy who vacationed in Siberia. Perhaps our interests diverge.

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by Tammy on September 28, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in agriculture, food, structured framework
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Posted by Tammy on September 28, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/28/the-joe/

Lest We Forget, We’re Doomed to Repeat

I googled “boatload of sweet potatoes”. Surprisingly, several food writers own that very phrase. Happy that others had encountered this excess before, I settled on the writings of a Seuss Chef (sorry!) for a dish of Green Eggs and Yam.

Green Eggs and Yam

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by Tammy on September 22, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Community Supported Agriculture, eating seasonally, food, recipe
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Posted by Tammy on September 22, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/22/lest-we-forget-our-food-flops/

Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Things to Keep in the Pantry


I can make those who live spontaneously on the brink of the moment uncomfortable. I am a planner. I’m not sure if it’s a natural tendency or whether I’ve taken it on as a survival skill over the years. I’m a working mom and regardless of the help you have or the systems that are in place or how perfect your children might be, it’s a challenge.

The Larder

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by Tammy on September 17, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Buying Local, food, inspiration, structured framework, t3 Report
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Posted by Tammy on September 17, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/17/stocking-the-pantry/

Rumble and Ramble in Blackberry Bramble

It’s easy as pie – really. But that doesn’t explain the numerous little pink scratches criss-crossing my arms which simultaneously eroded the popular productivity principles that I’ve spent a career mastering.

Sally's Blackberry Pie

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by Tammy on September 7, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Community Supported Agriculture, eating seasonally, food, recipe, Travels
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Posted by Tammy on September 7, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/07/picking-berries-baking-pie/

What Goes Around is Coming Around!

Oh, the irony! And the fun! In January I shared information about a micro grant program created by Slow Food Utah. I loved the descriptions of the types of projects they were looking to fund – those that would fill a void in the local food landscape, such as:

  • Travel costs to apprentice with an expert in a food specialty (cheesemaking, heirloom fruit growing, CSA operations, etc.)
  • Purchase of seeds or equipment related to producing a new crop or breed of livestock or a food important to the cultural traditions of native or immigrant communities.
  • Sustainable projects at a farm such as transition to certified naturally grown, organic, or biodynamic.
  • Development of an urban garden as a community development or educational program.

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by Tammy on August 29, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Buying Local, community, Community leadership, Community Supported Agriculture
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Posted by Tammy on August 29, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/29/micro-loans-phoenix-food-market/

Note from a Friend

Hi Tammy:  

I am on vacation and want you to know there are people

tearing up lawns to grow food up here!  

Love your blog,

Jill

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by Tammy on August 21, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on August 21, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/21/gardening-booming-high-food-price/

W.W.N.D.?

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

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by Tammy on August 16, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Community leadership, learning, structured framework, sustainability
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Posted by Tammy on August 16, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/16/biomimicry-what-would-nature-do/

Laughter

“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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by Tammy on August 4, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in food, friendship, fun, inspiration, learning, life, love, recipe, Wellness
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Posted by Tammy on August 4, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/04/laughter/

Let Me be Your Zero Hero

When my kids’ were a bit younger, on the 100th day of school, the Zero Hero appeared and celebrated with bags of 100 things; Cheerios, pretzels, goldfish crackers – you get the picture. Today, however is my 100th blog post. I recognize that it’s peanuts compared to some of you uber-productive bloggers who churn out multiple posts per day but given that my goal was 50 – 150 posts per year, I’m on track.

Zero Hero Sneaking a Popsicle

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by Tammy on July 30, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on July 30, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/07/30/100th-blog-post-recycle-reuse/

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