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I am so inspired by this speech that Elizabeth gave at one of the TED conferences…she has really hit me hard with her thoughts. watch and enjoy!

I have been working on a new line of crochet lace wash clothes. 100% cotton, great colors and they are wonderful for use on your face as a light exfoliant, yet soft enough for all around use.

freshly picked from around nanny’s garden

I go for refuge in the Buddha, the enlightened teacher; I commit myself to enlightenment;

I go for refuge in the Dharma, the spiritual teachings; I commit myself to the truth as it is.

I go for refuge in the Sangha, the spiritual community; I commit myself to living the enlightened life.

Here is my favorite new recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup - I usually go sans tortilla.

3 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (smallest package of chicken breasts you can find)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbl dried parsley
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 jalapeno - diced
1 small onion - chopped
3 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 cup celery
1 small red bell pepper - chopped
1 small orange or yellow bell pepper - chopped
Hidden Valley small package dried ranch dressing mix - use to season to taste (adds salt)
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 can diced tomato
1 can mexican salsa - something with good flavor
Swanson’s chicken broth - add enough as needed after you have added all other ingredients
Lime wedges. fresh cilantro, fresh diced onion, shredded Monterrey jack cheese, avocado - for set ups at the table.

In large soup kettle, cover chicken breasts with water, add pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and cumin to water and boil for one hour. Remove breasts from broth and shred in bowl with two forks. Strain broth for fat and put back into soup kettle with shredded chicken. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 2 hours covered.

Serve with set-ups table side

Some exposure!!

Valley 10/2 Bamboo - Azure yarn

Cascade Sierra - Orange Sherbert yarn

I found this old German weaving draft on www.handweaving.net and had to make it into a needlepoint purse. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out!

Eden Madil Bamboo - Tahoe Blue and White yarn

Just saw her on “In Context” on PBS - I love her hats and she seems so lovely too!

Fini!!

Check out Denise’s new site - her beaded jewelry is amazing!