March felt busy and long. Our country continues to reel as wave after wave of bad and/or weird news emanates from the many idiots who have taken charge. At the same time, days go by and various personal things happen. Here are some!
Back to Running
I never know when I'm going to start running again in the new year, and March is when it happened in 2025. I start out with just a couple of miles on a Sunday, then build up to another run during the week... just slow and casual-like. I don't like to trap myself in complicated patterns or promises, so I kind of sidle into things that I really want to do. It's working so far!
Huntertones Concert
If the Huntertones, a swingin' Ohio sextet, ever play near you... GO! Lots of crisp funky horns, lots of energy and happiness, this show was LIT. We saw them at the Vermont Jazz Center and the band and audience were fueling each other with love. It was so much fun to be in a hoppin' room full of their talent and our appreciation. The Huntertones had also done a master class at the local high school the day before, so our kid got to see them in action. I bought their latest CD, Motionation, to enjoy them at home.
Margarita's family dinner
When we were all together for March break, we went to Keene, New Hampshire one evening for a cheese-filled feast at Margarita's Mexican restaurant. I had the "Mexican flag" burrito platter, which is a red, a white, and a green burrito (maybe too much food but dang it was delicious).
Farmer's Market, continued
I continued getting local meat, vegetables, mushrooms, and even cornmeal from local producers at the Saturday Farmer's Market. I also started making "Farmer's Market Soup," which involves a winter squash, leeks, carrots, and chicken bone broth, all purchased at the market from farmers within 5-15 miles of where I live. I simmer until everything is soft, then blend it up into a beautiful orange puree that is soul-warmingly tasty.
A Visitor!
We had a guest come visit from several states away--very exciting!! We wandered all around town and talked for hours. They took us out for a delicious meal at one of our finest local restaurants, Peter Havens. I had the short-rib over polenta and both my companions had the scallop special, which looks fantastic. We also got a few oysters.