Joy is Returning

The absolute best parts of life this fortnight:

1) Growing sprouts in a mason jar on the kitchen counter.

2) Dancing for hours on end in the garage, my backyard, the kitchen, and to the beat of the office photocopier.

3) Making one of the best purchases of my life, a German-made mandolin slicer, for $2 at a thrift shop. Admire the fancy cuts. Today I made eggplant and zucchini chips using the finest slice.

4) Playing mom for a day caring for a 20 month old and spending time with one of my mom friends.

5) Receiving confirmation that Interfaith work will carry on in Abbotsford until December 2013.

6) Reading a feminist magazine from Portland.  

7) Sharing Turkish coffee with a new friend

8) Discussing the ethics of cross-cultural adoption and poverty reduction with colleagues and friends. 

9) Watching Delhi to Dublin preform live at the Fusion Festival.