Flashback

1975 on the North Shore of Oahu.

That is me and my mom!

Eva Mendes

This dress is very simple, yet probably cost her thousands? It is lovely. I have to put a sewing machine on my list. I like her shoes too. I love red shoes that are impossible to wear.

the world sings

Did you ever wonder why the world sings?

Yesterday, I changed my home page from Yahoo to CBC Canada. Next month my home page will be Australian News. Obama is cute, but I don't want to see his face EVERY day.

life

Life is strange, and weird, and sometimes like this print, I don't understand it.

I like dwell magazine. The architecture in the mag is modern, and often the homes use funky materials,alternative energy, and sheep power. They need more chickens, and it would be the PERFECT magazine.

Free DVD and GOAT CHEESE!

If you like givaways,you should check this blog out. Island Life is chock full of giveaways!
I entered to win the new Gulliver’s Travels DVD. I wish I had time to check out her giveaway filled blog more often.

Right now I am baking 4 loaves of honey whole wheat bread, and trying to make goat cheese. I tried to make goat yogurt, but it did not turn out. I was using my oven to keep the milk warm, and I guess it got too hot?It tastes like yogurt, but is not firm. So, now it will be goat cheese instead, I hope. I have a wonderful neighbor who has goats with the best milk in the world, and I am trading him milk for bread! Fresh, organic, raw goat milk makes me happy. I am weird, I know.

For the birds

Pictured here are the two Bantum chickens. They lay small white eggs that are actually pretty big when you consider the size of the chicken. I took this photo with my phone, and I can see it is not that great.

My son has been updating his blog more often than I have. I think he is doing an outstanding job, and his writing is getting better and better.

Where have I been? I have been going crazy, among other things. Working about 78 hours a week, homeschooling, taking kids to classes, baking bread, taking care of chickens,hiking to Shipman Beach,composting,recycling,sitting at this desk typing on this computer till my carpal tunnel acts up, and being on film for Operation Christmas Child.(We are going to be on the show Living In Paradise!)

My house is a mess. Something has to give right?

Eco Dome!

There is an Eco Dome here in Hawaii,to find out more go to http://myhawaiirealestate.blogspot.com

January Sun

More chickens!

Now we have Silkies! Basil and Rose. Kealani is with Rose, and Isaiah is holding Basil.
My hope is that one of them really is a hen, and she will sit on eggs for us. Silkies are known for being eggcellent mothers.

buckets and tap shoes

For a field trip today we drove to the Kahilu Theatre, in Waimea, and got there just in time to see Buckets and Tap shoes. Their music was a combination of excellent live jazz, and street music. They incorporated tap dancing with magic,rap, and odd ball percussion instruments like 5 gallon buckets,chimes,cymbals, and a cowbell. The kids said it was the best show at the Kahilu Theatre so far.
It was a beautiful day for the drive, and the kids (my kids and the Ko kids)played in the warm sun at the park after the show too.

E Claire's Bakery

Here is the lovely Claire of E-Claire's Bakery on Waianuenue Ave. I stepped into this new bakery just out of curiosity, and ended up buying some éclairs, and cream puffs. Claire was very friendly and helpful. I asked her how business was, and she said, "Very good!" It is so good to hear good news, especially while you are eating a cream puff.

The Bread Builders

While I have been sick with the flu for the last 6 days, I have read and re-read the book The Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens. Was very inspiring to read, and I even tried one of the old French bread recipes for the farmer's market.(before the flu) My bread turned out well if I do say so myself. It was a sourdough rye. Now that I read that book, I want a masonry oven even more now than ever. The bread was nice, but with a lovely masonry oven, the crust could have been crustier, and the crumb could have had better texture.Are any of Alan Scott's apprentices out there in need of a Hawaiian vacation, and just wanting to test out your skills so you can help feed the people of Hawaii?? Oh, and yes, it is Thursday, that means if I want my sourdough to be just right, I need to start tonight. I don't do well on 1 hour of sleep. Lack of sleep might have had something to do with my coming down with the flu last Saturday afternoon. These are the sacrifices one makes for the art of fine bread making!

What I got for Christmas

Three lovely Americana chickens, and two I am not sure of,they came with the free hen house!!On Christmas eve I got a rooster. I will post pictures of him soon.
Goompy and Speckle, (may they rest in peace), were attacked and killed by a loose dog in the neighborhood. I miss them. I especially miss their eggs. I hope my new chickens lay eggs soon.

Happy New Year!

This single Gardenia bloomed out of season, so I had to take it's picture.Usually my Gardenia's bloom in Aug. and Sept.