@theresita.bsky.social
Gardener, beekeeper, yogini, farmers market supporter. Living in the beautiful (blue!) NW. Lover of jazz. Dietitian & public health professional. Living with cancer. Caregiver of loved one with Alzheimer’s. A work in progress.
Seen on my walk today a few feet apart. A pile of mushrooms, and a tree that had dropped most of its leaves but was also leafing out. We’re having an unusually warm fall, and the trees are confused.
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Seen on my walk today a few feet apart. A pile of mushrooms, and a tree that had dropped most of its leaves but was also leafing out. We’re having an unusually warm fall, and the trees are confused.
Yesterday’s sunset looks like a huge wildfire.
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Yesterday’s sunset looks like a huge wildfire.
She loves her mermaid toy. It’s so torn up and ratty you can’t even tell what it is. 🤷♀️
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
She loves her mermaid toy. It’s so torn up and ratty you can’t even tell what it is. 🤷♀️
Busy day so far. Farmers market haul and finished this puzzle. 👏👏
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Busy day so far. Farmers market haul and finished this puzzle. 👏👏
Even my coffee wants to know why I’m up so early. #daylightsavings
November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Even my coffee wants to know why I’m up so early. #daylightsavings
My assistant, sleeping on the job.
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My assistant, sleeping on the job.
Portland’s motto, near 24th & Lovejoy.
September 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Portland’s motto, near 24th & Lovejoy.
Autumn pinks and purples.
September 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Autumn pinks and purples.
6+ pounds of produce cooked down to 4-6 cups of pure yumminess. Will have it over polenta. Plum torte for dinner
September 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
6+ pounds of produce cooked down to 4-6 cups of pure yumminess. Will have it over polenta. Plum torte for dinner
Getting there…
August 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Getting there…
Annual ratatouille making has begun. Lots of work but oh so with it!
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August 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Annual ratatouille making has begun. Lots of work but oh so with it!
www.splendidtable.org/story/2016/0...
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Oh golly. I have stacks of books I’ve gotten from the many free little libraries in the neighborhood. This one isn’t but hoo boy has it been a tough read. I have a feeling it doesn’t end well, either. 😟
August 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Oh golly. I have stacks of books I’ve gotten from the many free little libraries in the neighborhood. This one isn’t but hoo boy has it been a tough read. I have a feeling it doesn’t end well, either. 😟
It’s hotter than heck and these 2, who have the run of the house and can sleep anywhere they want pick my lap for their nap. 🥵😅
August 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It’s hotter than heck and these 2, who have the run of the house and can sleep anywhere they want pick my lap for their nap. 🥵😅
A view from the tiny cabin where I’ve been for the weekend. It’s up the gorge and waaay the heck out there. It’s been lovely; quiet, dark, and just what I needed.
August 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A view from the tiny cabin where I’ve been for the weekend. It’s up the gorge and waaay the heck out there. It’s been lovely; quiet, dark, and just what I needed.
You mean like this?
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August 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
You mean like this?
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Today is National Cat Day! Our new housemates are Abbie and Rennie. Ten-week old bonded sisters.
August 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today is National Cat Day! Our new housemates are Abbie and Rennie. Ten-week old bonded sisters.
Are water glasses typically covered or is he paranoid that someone will poison his?
August 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Are water glasses typically covered or is he paranoid that someone will poison his?
Excited for tonight’s Vancouver Farmers Market “Farm to Fort” dinner! We’re raising funds for the Produce Rx program which provides people with food insecurity & chronic health conditions access fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local farms, delivered directly to their home.
July 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Excited for tonight’s Vancouver Farmers Market “Farm to Fort” dinner! We’re raising funds for the Produce Rx program which provides people with food insecurity & chronic health conditions access fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local farms, delivered directly to their home.
Delish cheese tray and a yummy Syrah at The Cheese Fairy and Copper Belt Wines in Baker City.
July 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Delish cheese tray and a yummy Syrah at The Cheese Fairy and Copper Belt Wines in Baker City.
Free outdoor concert at the park in Baker City. The band was “Music from the Celestial Realm”. They played their own songs, plus Dylan, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Heart, The Cure & more. They were really good!
July 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Free outdoor concert at the park in Baker City. The band was “Music from the Celestial Realm”. They played their own songs, plus Dylan, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Heart, The Cure & more. They were really good!
A butterfly on my seedless (non-invasive) Buddleia!
Any butterfly experts out there who can identify it?
Any butterfly experts out there who can identify it?
June 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A butterfly on my seedless (non-invasive) Buddleia!
Any butterfly experts out there who can identify it?
Any butterfly experts out there who can identify it?
My passionflower vine bloomed this year! Saw only a couple of blooms last year. This year it’s producing many more. Photo shows 7 blossoms that will open in the next day or two.
June 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
My passionflower vine bloomed this year! Saw only a couple of blooms last year. This year it’s producing many more. Photo shows 7 blossoms that will open in the next day or two.
Good way to use up veggies (cooked and raw), use my knife skills and work out some frustration: Korean Scallion pancakes with Vegetables. On regular rotation at this house. 😋
June 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Good way to use up veggies (cooked and raw), use my knife skills and work out some frustration: Korean Scallion pancakes with Vegetables. On regular rotation at this house. 😋
Nice little library find.
June 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Nice little library find.