yum.

well, the verdict is in: our first tomato is the best tomato i think i've ever tasted. simply the best. we could not believe the incredible flavor that burst forth from this lovely red fruit. hooray for home-grown tomatoes!

it is a chilly day in chicago. it's getting darker quicker these days...as i type, the sun has been long gone for about a half-hour...i'm starting to appreciate the feel of a hooded sweatshirt on my formerly summery skin. it won't be long now until the leaves start a-fallin' and the imminent winter starts to cast its tall shadow on the rest of the seasons...let's hope the weather holds out so that we can harvest the many tomatoes that are currently on the vines.

ahhhh...this week i start teaching. i'm scared and excited.

change is scary...and good for you.