A return to a simpler time...

Each year my college roommates and I try to gather for a girl's weekend.  It is a time for us to enjoy each other's company and some quality girl-time, escape from our everyday lives for a short weekend, and visit a new city.  In June, we met in Chicago for a fantastic three day weekend.   Our girl's weekend was cancelled last year so I think all of us were really looking forward to a great weekend together.  We visited the Museum of Science and Industry, took in a show at Second City, visited Millenium Park, ate sushi, drank wine, and laughed our way through the weekend.  It was simply wonderful weekend and I hope we can repeat it next year - we just need to pick a location, right girls? :)

I discovered something very interesting while in coversation with my friends that weekend.  Of the five of us who were there, four of us are gardening this summer.   I was so excited to hear this as I am more convinced all the time that we should have more knowledge of where our food actually comes from.  I love visiting the farmers' markets in Omaha and getting to see the farmers who actually produce the goods I am purchasing.  I would much rather spend the time to make something from scratch than purchase a mix or something premade at the store. 

And I love that so many of my peers feel the same way about food.  I find it so encouraging that there is a possibility that in the future our society will begin moving back towards homemade, homegrown foods and having a much better idea of where our food is coming from.

This summer Matt (with Pell's help) installed two 8X4 foot garden boxes in our backyard.   I planted in early June and we have been enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables since.