Heliotroph

I only think the Chinese and a few scummy politicians are enjoying this recession. But let me tell you, that I refuse to let the Man, to let Obama, and to let the adverse economic climate deter my avidity for life.

I am becoming thankful for this recession. Tough times have an emotional and spiritual purgative effect on the soul, if we allow it. In times when previous strongholds have given way it is in our ability to detach from our preconceived destinations we find comfort. I should be in a graduate school class right now. Instead I'm finding solace and joy tending a container garden that gives more to me each day in its green leaves than a Master's degree could any day. I've learned to cold-cure fish, to grow sugar beans from seed, and to bake perfect cakes. I've processed and purged, with divine help, personal problems I pushed aside because of work, school, sorority obligations and fatigue. This brief reprieve is a blessing in a very frustrating disguise. It is good to know what serves and does not serve you.

So what's next? There is so much I've always put off because I haven't had the time! I would love to learn to pickle, to make jams, and to make some delicious homemade fresh pasta!


Here's the recipe I used for the cold-cured amberjack: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Arctic-Char-Gravlaks-with-Cucumber-Jelly-232479