Love Shackle

lodi, ny-- Perhaps you've noticed the picture of The Unknown Blogger, sitting on her deck, taking in the westward view.

You may think she has it made.

But no.

Shucking corn, shelling lima beans, straining butternut, tasting wine, skipping stones, shaping gnocchi and beating egg and flour until silky pasta emerges... these activities are but the tip of the iceberg.

My girl has been working the land. She is on the chain gang (self imposed). Was there ever one who appreciated hard labor as much as she? Yes, and they were pioneers.

Do you see why she is perfect for me?

10/18/07