not a stalker…, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl.

I’ve been following the “Path to Freedom” urban homesteading blog for quite some time. I admire these folks’ gardening skills and their determination to live lightly on the land (and the grid).

So when I had a chance to stop by their property today (kudos to K!), I was eager to see it for myself. Of course I didn’t have any intention of knocking on their door or bothering them. Just thought I’d peek over the fence.

Well, the best of intentions went awry when they were all out in their yard chatting with someone and there I was, standing like a big dork at their gate, ogling their spectacular garden. Embarrassing.

I tried to act nonchalant as I snapped this pic, but really I felt like a big heel trespassing in their private space.

Sorry!

Disabled badger holders only, originally uploaded by drewm.

H/T Kay

Louisa, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl.

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship. “
~Louisa May Alcott

Shhhh!!!, originally uploaded by mind on fire.

I love this pic of CatGirl goofing around in the parking lot area of the Huntington Library. She & John opted just to see the “free” part of the grounds when they dropped me off yesterday.

🙂

CatCompany, originally uploaded by mind on fire.

We’re now catsitting a rolypoly half-manx kitty that loves snuggles. She’s been keeping John cozy all evening. Lucky us! Now the part-manxies* in the house outnumber (and perhaps outweigh) the part-japanese** members of the family. Mwahahahaah!

Quocunque Jeceris Stabit, my friends….

*My Mom’s family is Manx
**John’s Mom’s family is Japanese

Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me…aren’t you?, originally uploaded by mind on fire.

John and me, having fun with the camera…
(see the original here)

PS: John not only looks like Keanu, but I think he does a fine Dustin Hoffman, too.

Life Mimics Art, originally uploaded by mind on fire.

John just reminded me of this picture and I’d forgotten how much a love it! My kids are standing in a famous museum–does anyone know which one?

I love that you can see a Harry Potter book under GameBoy’s arm and a sketchpad in CatGirl’s. That speaks volumes about their personalities.

🙂

with all your heart, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl.

“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.”
~Buddha

Photo is of a “Pure Perfume” rose unfolding in my garden. I have a whole cluster of these roses sitting in a vase in my kitchen windowsill and they give off such a gorgeous grapefruity aroma.