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Yes, I finally did it.

Last Saturday morning while folding clothes, I caught the last half of a special on bread around the world on PBS. Home-made bread has always held an allure for me. Even more so now while trying to live sustainable, by our own hands or those of our neighbors and community.  After watching this verrry interesting program I decided I was going to make some sourdough starter. Very easy. Hard part: waiting for it ferment, 2 to 5 days. I am a big sourdough fan so it was 5 days.

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County Fair

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Crowds move slowly through sultry barns

As kids squeal in delight,

Summer days end

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Dark, cloudy weather

The wind blows through my clothes,

Cool rain inspires me

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