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I was in a fundraising meeting this morning at the Heard Museum and thought I’d share one of their beautiful pieces of art. If you ever swing through Phoenix, the Heard is certainly a must-do. Amazing and ecclectic collection!

I’ve been invited to a private opening there later this week; swanky food and cocktails, lots of social folk and a new pretty pink dress in my closet. I’ve asked my friend Raleigh to be my chaperone, because he lives nearby and the man is stunningly tall so I can wear heels. Then again, I’m working late tonight and tomorrow.  By Thursday afternoon, I nevery well may be curled up with knitting needles and Netflix. We shall see.

Go, go Gadget energy!

~K

How sweet is this little luggage? I found it at my favorite paper store and when Rebecca and Matt decided to go lime green with their nursery and theme for new babe on the way, I knew this would be a part of the loot. It is pretty tiny, but a new liner for her baby pail fit just fine. They are going hippie-baby and cloth diapering.  You can imagine how excited I am to meet this wee one (Rebs and I have been friends since second grade. I cannot believe little Bec is having her own baby!) and to strongly encourage the new parents to stick with their eco-ideals.

I’ve got several essays bouncing around my head that need photos and a bit more attention; this week started with jury duty and suddenly running an office sola. So, I am here. Just furiously trying to keep up with life.  More meaningful content coming soon, including a last CAOK push before Easter!

I hope you are all well!

~K

I took back a return to REI yesterday and instead got this great hat. I’ve wanted a new hat for a while, but have been mindful of spending. Thankfully with the exchange, I got this dandy cap and a new blouse for $6. Woo! After Juliann, a friend and librarian, read the post yesterday — I realized the books I wanted were at the Phoenix Library, saving another $30.  Thank you for your detective work, J! I had a complete stamp card for the book I did purchase, costing exactly nothing. Double woo!

With new accessories, I headed out to the garden. After an $8 splurge on new flowers and seeds, I cleared out the remaining cilantro and onions to make room for a new batch of basil and eggplant. I swung through Starbucks for another giant bag of coffee grounds and fed the garden. My neighbor asked if I was brewing coffee.

Nope. That’s just the way my garden smells.

And imagine my delight when I found the pumpkins are coming up nicely! Grow little babies, grow!

~K

This week:

– I finished reading, “The Bookseller of Kabul” and started “Saving Fish from Drowning.” I picked up both of these at a new used bookstore in downtown Phoenix — Bard’s Books. If you are in the area, swing by. It is a great shop. This week I’ve got to pick up another copy of “The Power of One” — my favorite book of all time. I gift and recommend it often. {Asoloodle!} I am also looking for a copy of “The Blue Bear” and “The Metabolic Typing Diet” — which a Twitter friend highly recommends. I foresee an expensive swing through Changing Hands in my near future. In my financial defense –I did check the Tempe library first and no go.

– I signed up for Netflix this week and got the first film: Burn After Reading. We should have burned it before. I am so turned off by violence on film these days, especially completely unexpected violence. Brad Pitt’s character is hilarious and adorable. Also, I love Tilda Swinton’s jewelry and clothing. Otherwise, this sucker isn’t worth renting. Next in the queue: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

– I am cooking homemade pizza again tonight — artichoke and chicken

– I am knitting a scarf for a girlfriend who is sick and in need of serious dose of kindness

– I am stamping homemade cards for CAOK gifts to be sent next week

– I am sewing four aprons and a diaper wall caddy to go with those cards
– I am working much of this weekend and already trying to plan a few hours here and there to play!

Hope your week is also going well,

K

Good food and good conversation, plus a few kicks or two from a future member of the gang.

~K