Debut Novel — Summer Thriller

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bruinbutterfly, debut novel, indie, indie press, los angeles, new novel, novel, peoria, reading, summer reading, thriller, writer, writing

When wives become disloyal in Peoria, Husband of the Year (HOY) Club members know exactly how to serve up revenge–send wives away in a taxi and throw a celebratory BBQ.

Sowing Seeds at Home

Week 3: Restoring the Soil

Week 2: Planting Seeds

Neighborly Gardening

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Garden, gardening, green onions, urban gardening

Yesterday while “consulting” with my first client (my mom), I discovered that green onions were growing in her backyard. After careful research of the land, I realized that the neighbor grows onions and that seeds must have blown over and started growing. (I read that the best way to start a new tree/plant is to just let seeds fall from the original tree/plant and let nature go from there.) I cooked the onion last night and it was a delicious addition to our pitas.

Sayonara demo Konnichiwa

Leaving Seoul to start my new life in Cali. (May 2013)

going green in lala land :D

Since returning from Seoul, South Korea (which is a fascinating city) to lala land (aka LA), I have been on a green vibe. From green smoothies to green-friendly transportation, I’m starting this second life with an eye towards natural living (yeah, yeah, I know some people hate LA bc of our perceived phoniness) . Thus, the next step is learning how to grow my own greens.

After my first class at the Learning Garden in Venice, I have been reading to build my foundational knowledge in gardening. In class, Teacher David gave us the 12 Points to a Better Garden. Now as I read additional gardening sources, (O Magazine article about Oprah‘s Hawaiian farm and Michelle Obama‘s “American Grown” kitchen garden book), I see the 12 points everywhere. Three points stand out in being important in gardening. First, variety is good for the soil and good for human consumption; with a lack of different species being planted, we lessen the richness of our cuisine and nutrients in our produce. Second, the best tool for learning is a gardener’s own notes. I was surprised to see failure of crops in both Oprah’s and Obamas‘ gardens. ( I mean they have top ranked people working on their gardens.) Lastly, gardening means dedication and follow through. You can’t wish a pretty peach on a tree and succulent strawberry into fruition. You have to make a point to water regularly, observe growth (and failure), and stay engaged in all aspects of your garden.

Although this is only Week 1, I feel myself getting greener like Green Giant, hohoho.