DUOFILIA

I’m about to take my modem in for medical evaluation. We have a warranty with our phone company, so if it just needs repair they’ll fix it. So we decided to check that out before buying a new one. The unfortunate thing is that it means I may be totally without email or Internet for 24 hours. **gasp!** Think of me often during this very difficult period. This of course means that tonight, after the girls go to bed, David and I will be sitting in our office, staring at our computers in shock and depression. Then we may have to actually leave the office and have like a conversation or something. **gulp**

Modem is dying. don’t know how long it will keep working **gasp** replacement coming, but don’t know how long I can make it without the Internet **gasp** tremors are starting already **agonal breaths** send help

Today, I went berry picking with my girls. We’ve done this every summer since they were two (three whole years!) and so it’s a tradition now. Our favorite berry farm (which will remain unnamed because I’m selfish, but I’ll tell you if you really want to know) is not officially open for u-pick business until July 1, but they allowed the girls and me to come. We picked just for fun today and only picked white and red currents which sparkled in the sun like jewels. We eyed the blueberries bushes, heavy with green gems. Two more weeks!

We took a little walk by the woods on the property, listening to the birds and admiring the quiet beauty. I said, “Hush girls! Listen! Sounds like a little brook!” They listened. Sydney says, “Yeah, or it could be an animal going potty.” Um. Ok. Five-year-olds are realists. Except for the other 90% when they’re not.

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Two of my favorite recipe sites: here and here. Type “berries” in the search and make something nummy! I made a mixed berry pie today for Sabbath dinner tomorrow. Num.

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Speaking of walking in the country, here’s a neat site about — country walking. You can pick from walking tours around the world, but the Volcanoes & River Gorges tour in Oregon and Washington is like looking at home (did I mention I’ve seen every Mt. St. Helen’s blast — since 1980, that is — except for the ones at night, I’m not that good). I love the photo they have at this link, it’s Oneonta Falls, which is one of my very favorite hikes and is one of the world’s most beautiful places. You have to hike through a stunningly beautiful gorge to get there, sometimes through the water. I haven’t done it since I was a child, but the photo makes me ache to go back.

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And lastly, this one, just because. You’ve probably seen it before, but you can’t help but giggle when you see it, which is just what I needed today. (Thanks to JD who sent it to me.)

Whole Health Lifestyle

presents

Vegan Potluck and Recipe Exchange

Come meet with others who are interested in eating and living more healthfully and enjoy a delicious meal of summer/camping themed recipes.

Tuesday, June 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm

Featured Recipes will include: Zesty Black Bean Burgers, Easy Potato Salad and Camper’s Tofu Scramble (a quick and delicious recipe for your next family camping trip!)

Plus, enjoy an informative Health Presentation: Summertime Health*

Where: Tremont Evangelical Church, 7115 SE Woodstock, Portland, Oregon

Only $5.00 per person or bring a dish of your favorite vegan salad or dessert to share, along with the recipe (no meat, eggs or dairy please).

For more information call: 503 546-5800

Sponsored by the Historic Message Church

*I’m the lecturer, so come and join the fun!

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Family Seminar

“Parents, make your home a little heaven on earth. You can do this, if you so choose. You can make home so pleasant and cheerful that it will be the most attractive place on earth to your children.” Sermons and Talks, vol.2 200

This Saturday, June 24th, Pastor Floyd Matula will share principles from God’s Word about how to have a happy home. Inspiration tells us that our homes can be a little heaven here on earth and Pastor Matula will share practical insights from his years of experience to help husband and wives and parents make this a reality in their homes.

Pastor Matula has served as a pastor, taught in Adventist schools, worked in child welfare, and been a counselor. He specializes in family counseling and has presented family seminars across this country and overseas.

When: June 24, 2006 — Pastor Matula will share messages at 9:45 am, 11:15 and 2:30 pm. There will be a vegan potluck, so please bring a vegan dish to share (encouraged but not required). Childcare will be provided for children ages 2-6 during the afternoon meeting.

Where: The Historic Message Church which meets at the Tremont Evangelical Church, 7115 SE Woodstock, Portland, Oregon.

Please forward this message to invite other families who could be blessed by this seminar!