The children are being cared for, I’m putting finishing touches on my presentation, running around a little crazed preparing to share my work with acupuncture colleagues and leave the children with papa for 3 nights, and what do I find myself doing? Cooking…at 11 am…dal with coconut milk, prepping bok choy for a quick saute, soaking garbanzos for hummous, marinating local beef for beouf bourgoegnon. Why? Two reasons. Actually, three. First, how can I leave my family without nourishing food to carry them through? Such a Jewish mother! Second, I’m stressed…it’s either cook or eat and cooking good food to eat feels a whole lot better than stressed out snacking. And last but definitely not least, our CSA opened today. Horray for Redwood Roots. As I loved my juicy bok choy, fondled the sleek white turnips, nibbled my favorite peppery arugula, I gave thanks for farms and farmers who provide us with this perfect food. Especially “our” farmer, Janet, and her radically gorgeous farm and veggies. Perfection and delight.
I noted Isaiah’s t-shirt he wore at the farm. One his favorites, his “New York City” shirt. I realize his love of cities and of nature is parallel to mine. The other day, in his pre-moving attempt to grasp our travels, he told me how we’ll go to The Soup, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and then come back and live in San Francisco with Uncle Jimbo for the “rest of life.” He knows where the action is!
June 4, 2008 at 12:27 pm
You are such a dear, hard working woman, lucky family. Yes, farmers are nothing but lovable. Best of luck with last minute pre trip prep and the 3 days of work. Lots of good friendly strong vibes to you dear Rachel. XO
June 5, 2008 at 6:08 am
Hey! What about Boston? We have action here too you know. Best of luck on the presentation. It sounds very interesting and the book list is great. I’ll expect a briefing on the beach next month. xoxo