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Today's "Day in the life" post is by Kelli at Greenie Bean Recycle.
Let me tell you that this girl is amazing. Kelli and JimmyRedHead went to college with Mr. Bean and I. Kelli is always the bright spot in the room. She is exceptionally caring and loving. She is sweet as can be and devoted to changing the world one craft project at a time. I love Kelli's drive and dedication to her work. Her work is her way of voicing her political statement, her activism. Is that not the coolest thing? She started Greenie Bean just a few short years ago in an effort to to educate others about "all things political, beautiful, and life affirming". To say that she has had amazing success would be an understatement, for she has inspired, educated, and changed me.
Aside from being a crafter, Kelli is a Social Justice and Community Development graduate student at Loyola University and is co-founder of the Urban Folk Circuit. She enjoys exploring every neighborhood of Chicago, cooking without recipes, frequenting local theater, and cuddling with her kittens, Killer Queen and Jubilee. Her obsessions include peppermint mochas, vintage housewares, avocado green, and protest music. Her life goals include learning to can vegetables from her frontyard homestead and running a brick and mortar craft shop. She also has a great little blog - check it out!
I truly feel honored to have her guest posting today and I am thrilled that one of you lucky readers will win this handmade tote!
"A day in the life..." of Kelli:
Eyes open, chest inflates, and I'm filled with an exquisite purpose to exist and breath and love and be. A blessing it is to just be. Grace-filled moments come in quiet minutes of hand making, tea drinking, and walk taking. The solitude of a 10am stroll fills a spirit overflowing. I soak in Mother Nature in breathless appreciation. I return to my home each evening, prepare nourishment, and crawl into bed beside the most exquisite man, human being, partner I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I offer up a sincere thanks to the universe for allowing me tiny moments in these fleeting days. Often reluctant to close my eyes, I drift softly through the excitement of today and into the anticipation of tomorrow.
Damn. I'm lucky to be alive.
Maybe its the buds on the tree just starting to come through, the crisp air the almost stings your lungs. Maybe the smell of rain or the sunshine that begs your eyes to open. Mr. Bean often talks about a ridge overlooking the Mississippi River as a "home" or "sanctuary" for him - where is that feeling for you? Leave a comment about a gift Mother Nature gives you to make evident the blessings around you. Leave your answer with an email address in the comments below. Entries must submitted by Friday at midnight and winners will be chosen at random and posted on Saturday. The winner will receive Kelli's Sunshine Daydream tote. AWESOME!!
Best of luck!
Let me tell you that this girl is amazing. Kelli and JimmyRedHead went to college with Mr. Bean and I. Kelli is always the bright spot in the room. She is exceptionally caring and loving. She is sweet as can be and devoted to changing the world one craft project at a time. I love Kelli's drive and dedication to her work. Her work is her way of voicing her political statement, her activism. Is that not the coolest thing? She started Greenie Bean just a few short years ago in an effort to to educate others about "all things political, beautiful, and life affirming". To say that she has had amazing success would be an understatement, for she has inspired, educated, and changed me.
Aside from being a crafter, Kelli is a Social Justice and Community Development graduate student at Loyola University and is co-founder of the Urban Folk Circuit. She enjoys exploring every neighborhood of Chicago, cooking without recipes, frequenting local theater, and cuddling with her kittens, Killer Queen and Jubilee. Her obsessions include peppermint mochas, vintage housewares, avocado green, and protest music. Her life goals include learning to can vegetables from her frontyard homestead and running a brick and mortar craft shop. She also has a great little blog - check it out!
I truly feel honored to have her guest posting today and I am thrilled that one of you lucky readers will win this handmade tote!
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| Sunshine Daydream tote by Greenie Bean Recycle |
Eyes open, chest inflates, and I'm filled with an exquisite purpose to exist and breath and love and be. A blessing it is to just be. Grace-filled moments come in quiet minutes of hand making, tea drinking, and walk taking. The solitude of a 10am stroll fills a spirit overflowing. I soak in Mother Nature in breathless appreciation. I return to my home each evening, prepare nourishment, and crawl into bed beside the most exquisite man, human being, partner I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I offer up a sincere thanks to the universe for allowing me tiny moments in these fleeting days. Often reluctant to close my eyes, I drift softly through the excitement of today and into the anticipation of tomorrow.
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Where in nature do you discover the Tiny Flecks in Your Life?
Maybe its the buds on the tree just starting to come through, the crisp air the almost stings your lungs. Maybe the smell of rain or the sunshine that begs your eyes to open. Mr. Bean often talks about a ridge overlooking the Mississippi River as a "home" or "sanctuary" for him - where is that feeling for you? Leave a comment about a gift Mother Nature gives you to make evident the blessings around you. Leave your answer with an email address in the comments below. Entries must submitted by Friday at midnight and winners will be chosen at random and posted on Saturday. The winner will receive Kelli's Sunshine Daydream tote. AWESOME!!
Best of luck!
My favorite time of the year is when the air starts to cool, letting Autumn roll in. The crispness of the air, the beauty of the leaves as they change color. The world feels fresh and beautiful. One of the most beautiful things I've ever experienced in nature was a drive up to Madison in late October, and the trees looked vibrant and on fire. It was so beautiful. One of those perfect moments that you take a mental snapshot of, to save for those cold, colorless winter days when it's hard to remember how beautiful nature can be.
I love the entire process of spring. From the moment you realize the the Winter is almost over to the first song of the cardinal outside your back window, to he hint of green on your favorite tree that soon erupts into an explosion of fresh green foliage. Seeing people slowly crawl out from within their homes to let the sun gently caress their skin. Oh spring, how inspiring and lovely you are!