old or older.

Whoa. Did you see this piece in the Washington Post today about the Grand Canyon?

A new (controversial) paper by some scientists at the University of Colorado proposes that the Canyon is 70 million years old! Quite something considering the general talk has always been it is a mere 6 million years old.

Which brings me to my next point. I really want to go to the Grand Canyon! In truth, I have been there before. But, I don't remember it.

So, it is back on the bucket list!

food for thought.

Our friend, Amanda, posted this video. For all of us finding our way, good food for thought...

taking flight.

Scott is going to Iraq. He nailed a job with the International Rescue Committee and leaves on Tuesday. Talk about fast moving. For anyone with book recommendations that he can download, music that will keep him company, and any other tips, send along! I am so proud and impressed. Not to mention, now we can both say we've worked for the same organization, mind you, I would say Iraq is quite a different challenge than Uganda...but still! The IRC doesn't know what a brilliant choice they made!

good company.

I forgot to mention that over the Thanksgiving weekend, Ben's parents decided to take the plunge and come join Ben and me in Barcelona. They are actually now making much more of a trip out of it and will be exploring the coast and Pyrenees as well. Looking forward to the back streets of Barcelona and tapas...

initialed.

Ever heard of Mark and Graham? I had never heard of them until yesterday when I got their catalog in the mail. If ever you are looking for something personalized, seems like that is their specialty.

Flipping through their catalog, I came across their signet rings. I never got a college ring but have always loved my Mom's Vassar ring. And, I really love this type of look...

Take a look at this Mark and Graham ring...very simple and classy.

listed.

Kaufman Mercantile has some great stuff going on. If I were looking for some unique, useful gifts,  particularly for the gentlemen, I would go here!

Handmade Cedar Wood Rope Swing

Enamelware Ladle

Lemon Peel Baseball

Hand-finished Stoneware Mixing Bowls

salad queen.

Our friend Sarah is the queen of salads. She invites me over for a BBQ now and I immediatly wonder, will she be making salad? When she is like "let's grab a drink or dinner", I think, why don't you invite me over and make me salad?! If she ever asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I would be like, "hey Sarah, why don't you make me salads for lunch every day this year". Seriously.  They are so good.

She told me last year her secret is to just add more ingredients. Pack that salad bowl full of stuff!  Anyway, I have been craving salads and vegetables for the last couple days. And last night on my walk home, I got the brilliant idea to ask her for more salad secrets and figured I would share with all of you her sage advice.  You're welcome!

"Alright do you want a sweet salad? more savory? I would go with either a romaine/spring mix blend with beets, pistachios, apple, pear and goat cheese OR romain/spring mix with cherry tomatoes, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, olives, feta. Dressing for the first: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Dressing for 2: olive oil and balsamic glaze drizzled over top."