sequim lavender festival

The annual Sequim Lavender Festival is this weekend, and I'm sad to miss it this year! All the more reason to make it happen next year. Lavender is one my favorite flowers, especially the "Royal Velvet" variety. There were 8 different farms to visit when we went, and each was worth taking a look at, although Port Williams and Jardin du Soleil were my favorites. The farmers and volunteers give tours and are on hand to give you information on the plants, harvesting, making essential oils, etc. Kip and I went 2 years ago (below photos) for the weekend and camped at the Dungeness Spit Recreation Area. Our the campground is on a bluff overlooking the ocean, and out site was about 25 feet from the edge. It was heaven.

lil' happy things

Pleasure is spread through the earth
In stray gifts to be claimed by whoever shall find.
~William Wordsworth

radishes

As a kid, I was not a fan of radishes. Thankfully those days are behind me. The photos are of radishes from my CSA box.

Radish Factoids

('cuz you know you'll need them some day):

-The name "radish" comes from the Roman word "radix," one of their words for "root."

-The Chinese grew them as early as 700 B.C. and introduced them to Japan, where they are still very popular vegetable (especially the daikon radish)

-They were grown in England in the 1500s and were touted as a remedy for kidney stones and facial blemishes.

WC update

While we were in CA last week, my in-laws grouted and installed the toilet. Thanks guys!!