International Day of Persons with Disability: December 3, 2013

Break Barriers Open Doors

Tuesday, December 3 marks the 22nd annual International Day of Persons with Disability (IDPD).

The theme for this year is “Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all.”

Promoted by the United Nations, IDPD events will be held around the world to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues as well celebrate achievements over the past year.

According to Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disability: December 3, 2013

Thanksgiving Day Lettuce

green leaf lettuce in a white colander.

It’s Thanksgiving evening. The golden brown roasted turkey has been cut up, wishbone pulled, partially eaten, and the remains are nestled in a Tupperware container in the refrigerator. The black and green olives are gone, but there’s plenty of homemade cranberry sauce and leftover tossed green salad. Salad made with lettuce I picked this afternoon… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day Lettuce

1 Day Til I’m Picking Lettuce on Thanksgiving Day

Cold frame of white plastic hoops and plastic covering over the lettuce plants.

My friends said I didn’t stand a chance. They gazed at me in disbelief with a “what were you thinking” look as they listened to me explain my Thanksgiving goal.

Yes, I plan to pick lettuce from my garden on Thanksgiving.

Leaf lettuce

Picking lettuce on Thanksgiving is not something Continue reading 1 Day Til I’m Picking Lettuce on Thanksgiving Day