what i did this summer
Was it only a few brief months ago that I was visited by an ineffable frisson of dread upon learning, via its blog, that our CSA has planted ten-freaking-thousand swiss chard plants?
But, thanks to your encouragement and, after learning the secret of How To Cook Swiss Chard (chop off the stems and sauté them with garlic for a few minutes before you add the leaves), I soon began looking forward to our weekly swiss chard deliveries.
In fact, yesterday, I was so disappointed to find our fridge wholly barren of swiss chard, that I pushed the stroller all the way to the farmers' market down by the river, stopping only for an iced latte, and purchased two bunches (at $2 a piece, in case you're wondering).
What I did this summer: 
So, in one sentence, what did you do this summer?
*writing paper background image from First School
33 comments:
I learned what is really important in life.
by Hennifer
I bit the bullet and went to see a shrink, which is allegedly good for the head, and I got to play with my shiny new macro lens, which is definitely good for the soul.
by Julia
P.S. What? You didn't say it couldn't be a compound sentence. :)
I got my child to eat fried clams by telling her they were chicken nuggets.
by Magpie
PS - another chard recipe: http://www.magpiemusing.com/2007/08/csa-week-9-plethora-of-swiss-chard.html
I got off Zoloft, finished two college classes, and started working on making my marriage better.
By Cate
I am helping my mother learn to let go.
by Patti
This summer I did too much.
by Painted Maypole
I haven't got a clue, it's gone by so fast, I feel like I've missed it.
I learned all about landlord-tenant law.
Glad the summer is almost over, actually.
Decided not to leave, partly because he really is doing the best he can, and partly because humility is something I'm being given in spades.
I went back to college for the 2nd time for my 2nd degree :D
I taught my kids how to do chores (hehehehe) and I learned to invest time and effort in me.
I learned to be more financially responsible and pay down a chunk of motherf-ing credit card debt.
By McPolish
Your asking this questions makes me freak out about summer's ending. I want summer to go on forever! But then I live at the beach.
I learned to live with my husband again after he was gone half of the past two years.
This summer I got back a little of myself when I fell in love with my newborn niece.
Eva: You live at the beach??? I never would have guessed. Never, ever Ever. /snark
; )
I learned to get my heart off of my sleeve and hide it in a better place.
Lindsay
I got pregnant and am still pinching myself.
I love swiss chard and haven't seen a bit of it at our local market. I often just nuke it for a bit a sprinkle with a bit of vinegar. The garlic sounds better.
I learned finishing your basement can jeopardize your sanity.
I went to therapy, learned how to send a text message, and watched my son swim for the very first time.
I learned that I am ok with moving on to donor egg and surrogacy.
Thanks so much for your visits and your tips. I didn't know about those boards and will spend the morning tooling around in there to see if there is anything I can use.
Oh, and I might look into learning how to love Swiss chard myself!
I made it this far.
That's all I know for certain at this point.
So tell us more about the swiss chard. I've always thought it was a bit bitter but I'm open to trying again.
I got married.
by Amelie
I spent 3 days alone with my husband in Venice.
And it was awesome.
Molly: It's true, swiss chard *is* kinda bitter. But, then again, so am I.
I learned how *not* to burn cookies by burning many cookies this summer.
I (she says quite proudly) made my first strawberry rhubarb pie and managed not to muck it up, too much!
- by Cara
Having 2 summers in a row (via hemisphere swapping) is lovely but not the escape from reality I was hoping for.
Oh and I am so glad you have learned to love swiss chard... and for reminding me to go eat the CSA chard in my parents fridge!!! And do not fear, it can readily be grown in the winter, well it can where I live which is a frosty but sans snow kind of place. It is a strong hopeful food in my head - long story - and after today I could use a bit of hope and strength.
I gardened.
I probably already sent this (or someone else did) but in case not, it's awesome: Smitten Kitchen's Leek and Swiss Chard Tart.
I sold a house.
by kate
I calculated the circumference of the earth by measuring shadows.
Really.
-Shamela
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