I love preying mantises, and was delighted to spot this one in the wild (at the Lichterman Nature Center in Memphis). Usually I have only spotted them when there are many, or they are on unnatural surfaces (doors, windows, cars, etc.). Surprisingly, there were a couple more along the path, too. (^_^)
The Nature Center is well worth a visit. [more details soon]
Posted on August 18th, 2010 by Cara
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Posted on August 17th, 2010 by Cara
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It’s always fun to show someone else around Memphis, as we inevitably find new things about familiar places. We are keeping busy as tour guides this week, and learning more about our adopted hometown. We didn’t take the trolley today, but will soon.
Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Cara
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This week’s Munch & Learn was about the Dixon’s outreach program to bring the arts to children in an era of increasing arts cutbacks. I wasn’t sure what to expect (anything with “pedagogy” in the title tends to induce hesitation rather than enthusiasm), but it turned out to be well worth attending. The speaker was Sarah Hall, Outreach Coordinator for Art To Grow. She is a one-woman art powerhouse bringing hands-on art experiences to children within a 60-mile radius of the Dixon (yes, that includes other states). After explaining the program, she gave the attendees an opportunity to engage in a hands-on art-making activity. This is my linoleum (lino-cut material, not old-school linoleum) carving & print:
Posted on August 4th, 2010 by Cara
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After attending the Freedom Series film & discussion from Indie Memphis (& hosted by the Muslims in Memphis), we decided to grab something quick & easy to eat. It had been a while since we went to Farmers Market (a local Asian-turned-Latino market). They often have fresh tortillas available in one corner of the building, and we enjoyed them before with Mexican-style sour cream. We were able to get still-warm tortillas from the last batch of the day, and we also picked up some of that Mexican cream. We added some leftover veggies and fresh lime juice. It was a good, simple dinner.
Posted on August 1st, 2010 by Cara
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The Mast Brothers from The Scout on Vimeo.
They seem awesome and I definitely want to try their chocolate!
Mast Brothers Chocolate – American Craft Chocolate ™
Also, love the quality of the filming, too. Great colors and sensibility.
Posted on July 31st, 2010 by Cara
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We went to the annual Blues on the Bluff fund-raising event for WEVL yesterday. They had three bands and food from Central BBQ. It was too hot, so we left for a bit, but after the sun went down we had a good time. The music was good and the food was good. The space was a little tight at the National Ornamental Metal Museum, but you can enjoy a bit of a view of the Mississippi river, as well as the metal sculptures on the grounds. It’s important to remember mosquito repellent, though!
Posted on July 25th, 2010 by Cara
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