tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.comments2023-05-18T06:49:04.802-07:00BCharmerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1094125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-55888875107570145152012-05-09T10:40:37.374-07:002012-05-09T10:40:37.374-07:00I had no idea you could eat nettles!
I used to ru...I had no idea you could eat nettles!<br /><br />I used to run into them as a kid, wandering in the forest behind my house.Jo Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264579476888957435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-86604768289448244982012-04-19T00:08:58.658-07:002012-04-19T00:08:58.658-07:00Hi Colleen, I'm sure I left a comment on these...Hi Colleen, I'm sure I left a comment on these lovely new designs ages ago but it isn't here... anyway I keep popping in to see how you are but it's been a while so I just thought I'd check you are ok. Sorry I've rambled a bit, it's early morning here and I'm not quite awake yet<br />xpicciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-51380130446272825632012-03-22T20:13:56.599-07:002012-03-22T20:13:56.599-07:00I'd love to hear your thoughts on the seminar....I'd love to hear your thoughts on the seminar. Thanks for sharing all that you do!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606080806987920173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-79830086965832153532012-03-15T18:42:56.154-07:002012-03-15T18:42:56.154-07:00Super-duper! As always Colleen, you and your keen ...Super-duper! As always Colleen, you and your keen sense of design have nailed it!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-77714234640715823342012-03-13T22:38:35.961-07:002012-03-13T22:38:35.961-07:00These look great! Love the masculine feel they ha...These look great! Love the masculine feel they have~ another great job Colleen!! :)Shannon Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725829996546803484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-59156046006139512692012-03-12T14:22:04.801-07:002012-03-12T14:22:04.801-07:00I think I would be worried about a sting too, but ...I think I would be worried about a sting too, but they do certainly look delicious! And hooray for spring, it is on its way here too although we have to wait a couple of weeks yet for the clocks to change<br />xpicciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-14882151574600791012012-03-11T23:13:04.793-07:002012-03-11T23:13:04.793-07:00The application of heat of any kind, or drying the...The application of heat of any kind, or drying the leaves will take away the sting, so sauteeing would be a great way to prepare nettles. I'll have to do this next week when I go foraging again! Good idea, Kimberly!Colleen MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771502401844055869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-85265332249056748132012-03-11T21:35:29.802-07:002012-03-11T21:35:29.802-07:00I found nettles growing spontaneously by the kids&...I found nettles growing spontaneously by the kids' sandbox last year. Have lived here 10 years and never seen that! I collected them to make tea. <br /><br />What do you think about sauteeing in better and garlic? Would it get rid of the stings?Kimberly C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18331546670596761045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-54185658047755489332012-03-11T00:08:58.812-08:002012-03-11T00:08:58.812-08:00Amazing. I learn from you all the time!Amazing. I learn from you all the time!Lilyworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930332305375979117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-46588959052565112322012-01-29T01:30:40.059-08:002012-01-29T01:30:40.059-08:00wow those owl shots are amazing, I'm glad he g...wow those owl shots are amazing, I'm glad he got such a great chance after being so kind to the birds and keeping his distance. And I hope you are warm again now, five days does not sound like fun at all xpicciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-8547729430687403512012-01-26T23:23:45.322-08:002012-01-26T23:23:45.322-08:00Love the owl pictures! We've had more of the s...Love the owl pictures! We've had more of the snowy owls here this year too. They are so amazing and beautiful!dustystringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432403476604234606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-51902026627543236102012-01-22T16:01:17.841-08:002012-01-22T16:01:17.841-08:00Thanks, Jane. I should say that not everything ab...Thanks, Jane. I should say that not everything about the talk was disappointing, but overall it didn't rise to my (over-eager?) expectations. Ah, well, it's allright!Colleen MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771502401844055869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-84200604631360407992012-01-22T10:06:08.066-08:002012-01-22T10:06:08.066-08:00I think your photos are great Colleen, the backdro...I think your photos are great Colleen, the backdrop of the snow and the birds different 'poses'! What a shame the talk was disappointing, at least it had a positive affect hough if it helped to solidify some of your thoughts<br />xpicciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-36237390694439520442012-01-21T13:28:06.066-08:002012-01-21T13:28:06.066-08:00Thanks! I am borrowing a Cannon 40D SLR, and hope...Thanks! I am borrowing a Cannon 40D SLR, and hope to purchase one of my own when I can raise enough cash to justify the purchase. I have most of the lenses for it already (which will fit any Canon body), so we'll see what I end up with. I'd really like to get one more super zoom lens so that I don't have to get so close to the wildlife (I have to wait a looooong time for the birds to feel comfortable with my presence right now)!Colleen MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771502401844055869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-47055493239789334662012-01-20T06:37:57.764-08:002012-01-20T06:37:57.764-08:00I love your birdie pictures. What kind of a camera...I love your birdie pictures. What kind of a camera did you get? I'm getting a new digital pentax slr, I can't wait! <br />And you're so right, snow puts off such gorgeous, flawless light. I'm not a fan of winter, but i'll admit that it sure makes photography fun (and makes those birdies look oh so cozy!)<br /><br />I really need to get a new bird feeder-ours blew down a while ago and broke. I miss having little birds feeding at ours in the winter.Corrabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16810880703089633226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-42603808924019980352012-01-19T06:01:32.690-08:002012-01-19T06:01:32.690-08:00Happy New Year Colleen! I can't believe it'...Happy New Year Colleen! I can't believe it's already mid January! I love your birds, the photos are amazing, and such lovely details in them too. <br /><br />Totally agree with you on the 'understanding of ourselves' part. xo Kinaluxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064976778005693239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-31788507986428452452012-01-16T12:42:47.070-08:002012-01-16T12:42:47.070-08:00Hi Colleen, I'm jealous of the snow shoes, the...Hi Colleen, I'm jealous of the snow shoes, they sound amazing! I don't blame you for not wanted to disturb the moose, they look huge, and I bet it was magical to see them. How was the seminar? It sounded perfect for you<br />xpicciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-6508783848693003732012-01-13T06:21:21.818-08:002012-01-13T06:21:21.818-08:00Happy January to you! I also have a lack of readin...Happy January to you! I also have a lack of readiness for some things in my life now. I hope you enjoyed the seminar!juglanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282758835416550073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-91163311410641134112012-01-11T14:23:12.299-08:002012-01-11T14:23:12.299-08:00Welcome back... so happy that you got to safely se...Welcome back... so happy that you got to safely see Mr. Moose again. :)<br /><br />The seminar sounds very interesting. I heard someone on Tv recently talking about how they predict in the not too distant future our current way of thinking in terms of how to run a successful businesses will be replaced with a new vision of one that focuses on exactly what your Mr. Eisenstein is asserting. Hope it catches on. Sounds like a path to a much happier and healthier world!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-29162357342473403282011-12-22T07:49:22.482-08:002011-12-22T07:49:22.482-08:00Thanks so much for your support, Jane and Victoria...Thanks so much for your support, Jane and Victoria. I love you both!Colleen MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771502401844055869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-44430409735026448692011-12-21T14:56:02.798-08:002011-12-21T14:56:02.798-08:00Wow! How wonderful! Sounds beautiful and soul invi...Wow! How wonderful! Sounds beautiful and soul invigorating!!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-40318188559869865932011-12-21T14:45:44.532-08:002011-12-21T14:45:44.532-08:00I'm glad that the ground isn't such a slip...I'm glad that the ground isn't such a slippery slope for you these days, and that you are finding your footing again. You have such a fabulous design sense, Colleen, and your attention to detail is spot on. I have no doubt in my mind or heart that you are going to realize all of your creative business goals and I look forward to following along on your journey!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-25340310725119342862011-12-19T04:58:45.457-08:002011-12-19T04:58:45.457-08:00Catching up on your blog, my friend. Oh, what an a...Catching up on your blog, my friend. Oh, what an amazing ride this was! Thank you for sharing your morning with us. I hope your trip is restful and that you get a closer (but not too much closer) look at the moose.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287813491718555617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-1898604750619822822011-12-16T10:03:50.760-08:002011-12-16T10:03:50.760-08:00Hi Colleen, your stall looks wonderful! I hope all...Hi Colleen, your stall looks wonderful! I hope all your fairs have been really busy for you. Good luck with your business ventures too, how exciting, I am sure they will be a success - the course sounds like a great idea. I am so glad you are finding your footing a bit, and I hope you are enjoying the festive season. (and thank you for your thoughtful email)<br />Much love<br />Janepicciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438478552949917949.post-11824032358152592192011-12-08T12:25:23.457-08:002011-12-08T12:25:23.457-08:00Hey Colleen, I hope you are doing ok, thinking of ...Hey Colleen, I hope you are doing ok, thinking of you<br />: )picciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.com