See
my silly dog, Quentin, sticking his tongue out at me
my friend, Chris, who I've lost touch with. We were reunited at Michael's craft store
our garden finally denuded of snow- green leaves emerging on strawberries, yarrow, ivy and more
a set of nesting tables and a green mid century desk lamp at an estate sale I could not resist bringing home
reading books about compassion, gardening for birds, cheesemaking and Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
sketches on Sweets' desk
new magazines fanned out
vase of pussy willows against a yellow wall
Smell
toasting almonds
bar of Beekman's C.O.P.A soap gifted to me from my friend, Norna
garlic roasting in the oven
Taste
vegan Gingerbread biscotti made by my friend, Lara
Ginger hermits and vegan chocolate cranberry cake made my friend, Agatha
Senegelese Stew- Tomatoes, peanut butter, chickpeas made by me to serve at the cafe
Ben & Jerry's peanut brittle ice cream (for dinner)
dinner and drinks at Trinity & the Pope in Asbury Park- pretzel crusted short ribs, duck rillete, gin cocktails
praline coffee
amazing lentil dhal soup made by a student to serve at the cafe
Hear
crunch of ciabbatta bread fresh from the oven
21 by Adele
a long conversation with my sister
plans for community gardening this year
Feel
overwhelmed by a generous spirit, S.S., who supports the work we do at the cafe
baby hats my friend, Maureen, knitted for needy children
skeins of worsted wool
perfectly calm, spoon in hand, poised over a big pot of soup
pliable needles of our rosemary plant
pussy willow buds
hugs from some of my favorite customers
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