Blaker's Acres

Since the  Fresh Take filming (see blog for Sept. 22), we wanted to bring Blake Spalding fruit and hit her up for free food from Hell’s Backbone Grill and to discuss filming future conversations, etc. surrounding the ‘slow/local food’ concept. I had emailed Blake that we were coming, but I hadn’t heard back. So we just hoped. Luckily, when we got to the restaurant we were seated at the table across from Blake and she was DELIGHTED to see us. She said flattering things to me, and I returned many kind words. I like graciousness.  One of the pleasures of life is to admire someone and hope to become their friend, only to find that they too, admire you and seek your friendship. If only all of life was so pleasant. So we ate a divine dinner of enchiladas and stuffed squash, and dessert of a chili chocolate pots de crème. YUM!! We stayed up until midnight chatting with Blake and intermittently one of the servers, Laurie. In the morning, we had a delicious breakfast on the patio again of eggs, toast, and potatoes. Blake had invited us to visit the farm, and showed up just as we were ready to go. We followed her to her cottage to get the doggies, and then on to the farm. It is in a very ‘unimproved’ state, but with SOOOO much potential. I can’t wait to be part of the progress. We consulted about the trees and planned an orchard.

What a Difference a Name Makes

Your Name

To see your name,
is a kiss to my eyes.
A frisson of connection,
tied always to you.


What is in a name? It is interesting how a name can be meaningless until you care for someone with that name. In my life there are repeating themes of names, I have fancied at least 8 fellows of the same name. I am especially partial to fellows with last names beginning with B, I have dated many of those. I am not alone in that, it is proven that we are all most attracted to our own initials. My name is biblical, ergo, I like biblical names. Name attraction is all ego based. I happen to think that R & B are the best letters in the alphabet, I am also fond of those letters found as neighbors, A & S.