tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37957507182905349972024-02-06T19:17:28.705-08:00Soulful PastimesJennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-41422798881858213362016-05-22T13:13:00.001-07:002016-05-22T13:13:23.533-07:00indigo<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFXHGUiw4aSBykalLASL4fx2jlNk737ELa6kZCiqT4RZGVIofM1Q8h3XtR27V18iTGRWKPfVGlhF3PThyphenhyphenkHi59ZlkQH7gcB5KEGQkRjlg7oLRE1xrf5gpkObmfMyYSP4l5-jch80F4U0/s640/blogger-image-419174886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFXHGUiw4aSBykalLASL4fx2jlNk737ELa6kZCiqT4RZGVIofM1Q8h3XtR27V18iTGRWKPfVGlhF3PThyphenhyphenkHi59ZlkQH7gcB5KEGQkRjlg7oLRE1xrf5gpkObmfMyYSP4l5-jch80F4U0/s640/blogger-image-419174886.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>The makings of the week include hand dyed indigo fabric ready to turn into pillows. I learned some great fold and clamp techniques at a workshop by Susan Stover. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwke9Je99MnlEz0y_4hunCH7JqA6GYWapQwLU16fmEwSRrm-R0otmZXv7rM506lWxEwoxLmvY0ofb33-u7RhvUefJGZ2Gg40q-6jciTXZeS_Ru5ag7Sk3Xhgkd3-T7_ZYgQyXnMXHO7og/s640/blogger-image-1400428617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwke9Je99MnlEz0y_4hunCH7JqA6GYWapQwLU16fmEwSRrm-R0otmZXv7rM506lWxEwoxLmvY0ofb33-u7RhvUefJGZ2Gg40q-6jciTXZeS_Ru5ag7Sk3Xhgkd3-T7_ZYgQyXnMXHO7og/s640/blogger-image-1400428617.jpg"></a></div></div>Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-23833713491863533482015-08-18T11:37:00.001-07:002015-08-18T11:37:53.228-07:00inverness x2We have the good fortune to have our wonderful friends living back in Inverness - up near Point Reyes National Seashore, one of my favorite places in the world. I have spent the last 2 long weekends up there with each of my kids, and have enjoyed them thoroughly. From swimming in the ocean and Tomales Bay in wetsuits to hiking at Pierce point and seeing the tule elk, mountain biking and hiking to the coast to kayaking in the bay, eating bbq'd oysters at sunset at Tony's to eating in town with good friends, I can't imagine a better way to spend summer with my kids. Heavenly.<br />
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What better way to spend a sunny summer afternoon in Oakland than sailing? It has become our regular afternoon activity these weekdays when we are at home. Kayaking is fun too, but really harnessing the wind and gliding along with my 13 year old son at the helm is just fantastic. A perfect place for him to be the captain of his own ship - or Hobie cat in this case. Watching his friend and him fly across the lake was spectacular for this proud mama.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-344679952595312172015-07-31T16:47:00.000-07:002015-08-18T16:47:50.105-07:00relaxing on the riverWe had an amazing time up on the Russian River in the riverside house of our friends. Complete with dive-able dock, kayaks, and various intertubes, it was the perfect summer place to relax on the river. No place we had to be, no car driving for days, just a bike and walk into town. We welcomed some friends so each kid had a friend for awhile, and then with just my two on the river, some unusual (these days) bonding happened as the kids kayaked down to the beach and back. It was invigorating and relaxing for me, and so helpful as I learned how good I am feeling right now and how to breathe and enjoy these times.<br />
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It was a long long drive given a bridge closure we hadn't known about. Lots of whining in the front and back seats. And at last we made it to strawberry fields. And it was really beautiful and they were delicious. Yum. We emerged with 25 pounds of berries; many enjoyed on the long car ride home and with whipped cream t<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">hat night. Others have already been turned into jam and Em's favorite, strawberry rhubarb jam. Makes this mom smile!</span><br />
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Emily's latest project of choice was making a bed for her doll. She drew plans and researched and revised. And then we built it in a day. Stop being a perfectionist she told me. It's fine like it is, mom. And what good advice. I was letting go and letting her execute her project as she wanted to do it. I<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> was so proud as she used the power saw. That powerful creative girl of mine. </span><br />
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Who would have thought of a warm day on the beach on Valentine's Day? But there we were at Stinson Beach with our good friends watching the most beautiful sunset. And Emily and her friend boogie boarding into the twilight hours. Wow. So happy to be here.<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-50442132979932494672015-02-12T09:18:00.001-08:002015-02-12T09:18:27.458-08:00Rock with a viewI am thoroughly enjoying my regular walks in a nearby cemetery. The hills are green, the trees are amazing, and the views are beautiful. I have special rocks I love to sit on, and trees I love to sit under. Walking, meditating, and exercising here is so rejuvenating. It truly is a place full of life. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUGnxgTnqPzbkITshAsz4BENTBChNSb6WTf-qdcoTOJeyCuUO1zivfsN122FGmcyrqXflpQYm5CNb0gRgq8PkT0VtMwu9JzUKdUq6E78mZ8g-GcIbaG5y0Yh1-LRbyspG6jT3RAOgjns/s640/blogger-image--233232089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUGnxgTnqPzbkITshAsz4BENTBChNSb6WTf-qdcoTOJeyCuUO1zivfsN122FGmcyrqXflpQYm5CNb0gRgq8PkT0VtMwu9JzUKdUq6E78mZ8g-GcIbaG5y0Yh1-LRbyspG6jT3RAOgjns/s640/blogger-image--233232089.jpg"></a></div></div>Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-66591076594126257182014-11-20T16:06:00.002-08:002014-11-20T16:07:00.666-08:00sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spoke with a healer and intuitive last week who was beyond profound. Incredible, really; she offered me incredible insights and understanding with very little information provided by me. It may seem a little out there, but I assure you, she understood my situation and the ways that I need to heal more clearly than anyone. She suggested that I find my color each day and work with it to keep my energy positive. I wasn't sure exactly how that was going to work, but Monday morning it became very clear to me. I walked into our kitchen/dining room, and wow - what a sunrise. Full of the most intense pink-orange that was definitely my positive energy color of the day, resounding fully inside me. Clarity.<br />
<br />Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-54141695369131824212014-11-18T13:13:00.001-08:002014-11-18T13:25:41.311-08:00sanctuaryIt became clear to me that I need a sanctuary - a place to go in my own home where I can feel safe and calm. Things can get a bit crazy and chaotic and cluttered around these parts, and I wanted a place that was serene. But where to find such a place in a home where bedrooms are playrooms, and rope ladders and art supplies and keyboards abound. It just so happened (always the synchronicity) that my daughter chose to sleep in her own bedroom rather than in the nook off our bedroom THE night after I spoke to a friend about my need for a sanctuary, and about my thought that maybe that nook might just be the place. We discussed the idea, though perhaps in a little too much haste, for the next day two friends (angels, really) arrived to help me clear my bedroom, AND to help create my sanctuary. It was an amazing day, and a wonderful way to make space for myself. I am so happy in my restful, calm, contemplative sanctuary. Yesterday I spent time there listening to a guided meditation by Belleruth Naparstek (wonderful btw), and found myself in a new state of clarity and calm. <br />
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<br />Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-87216234894742632132014-11-10T13:06:00.000-08:002014-11-10T13:09:14.713-08:00back to the farm<div>
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Tom and I got married at an Apple Farm in the Anderson Valley - the <a href="http://www.philoapplefarm.com/" target="_blank">Philo Apple Farm</a> to be precise - over 17 years ago. We had a wonderful weekend up there, filled with so many beautiful moments and places. The farm has grown to include sheep, pigs, goats and chickens, in addition to the apple orchards. We even saw a great blue heron crossing the road. Karen and Tim have done an amazing job at keeping the place real, functional, and beautiful, all at the same time. There is some funkiness here and there (I think if Christopher Alexander and his description of "roughness"), which I love and which makes the gems shine even more.<br />
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We have had great times exchanging ideas over the years, and I realize how much inspiration their farm has provided me in finding and making joy and beauty in cooking, creating, and making places. So nice to go back to the fountain and drink it in.<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-49384536492125810172014-11-01T16:03:00.000-07:002014-11-02T20:52:53.568-08:00quiltingEmily has been extremely interested in making a quilt for her dolls. She chose fabrics, cut the squares, and decided for a little applique for the center square. I wasn't so sure about the latter, but we put the sewing machine and its many interesting stitches to work, and it turned out well. I was imagining the quilt might have a border or be more symmetrical or..... But I let Emily the designer have full artistic license, and it was very freeing, I must say. <br />
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I have been interested in making a full size quilt one of these days. I even pulled out my old Amish Quilt book - one that includes a quilt by my great grandmother from Holmes County, Ohio. I think my daughter taught me some great lessons in the last few days - about just starting, rather than taking too much time to plan and plan and revise and perfect; and about losing my perfectionist tendencies, and just starting to sew, even if all those squares don't line up. After all, the quilts I am most drawn to are typically the crazy quilt varieties, that are far from geometrically perfect patterns. So we finished up the little quilt, and I am ready to at least ponder how I might start to think of beginning a full-size quilt. Babysteps forward. And meanwhile, Emily's dolls have a wonderful quilt to use.<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-43864087369313346102014-10-30T21:15:00.005-07:002014-10-30T21:21:23.935-07:00pumpkin carvingWith nary a night to spare, we finally carved our pumpkins this evening. With so many independent carvers around here, my efforts were largely relegated to helping with clearing out the goopey stuff. And separating out the pumpkin seeds for toasting for tomorrow night. No complaints here, just smiling - kind of like those pumpkins :0)<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-19008237864444786972014-10-28T14:49:00.000-07:002014-10-28T15:05:59.963-07:00workshop unveiled<br />
It was down to the wire, but the Park Day School Innovation Workshop was completed just in time for the East Bay Mini Maker Faire. It was a long haul, with so many people helping out, making and building together. A community-built workshop without a doubt. It was amazing to see how everyone collaborated and contributed. I was a proud mama. And it was incredible to see the space being so well-used at the Maker Faire.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-3627342031632523182014-10-27T16:00:00.000-07:002014-10-28T15:07:19.469-07:00driving<br />
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Since getting my MDS diagnosis two months ago, I have been forming a
mini-bucket list of sorts. It focuses me on positive things for the
future, which helps lift my spirits and make me happy. Near the top of
the list was going go-karting with my son Henry - something we have
talked about, but which had not happened to date. Until this past
weekend. And we drove and we raced, and..... he beat me. And I enjoyed
nearly every moment. He enjoyed it even more. The need for speed is
in us all, I suppose, and it definitely runs in my blood lines.
Happiness!<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-49494753407828522462014-09-01T10:18:00.004-07:002014-09-01T10:18:53.448-07:00raising the roofIt was a 21st Century barn raising. We have been working on creating a maker space at Park Day School (now referred to as the "Innovation Workshop") for several years. We have crossed hurdles, barriers, and so many obstacles along the way. And today, we worked together, school staff and parents and students, to raise the roof of our workshop. What an amazing accomplishment, and how deeply rewarding it was. I feel lucky and rewarded to have been able to pull together such an incredible group of people, and to have finally succeeded in truly raising the roof. Next up is the shipping container.<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-54374458108862076312014-07-05T15:58:00.001-07:002014-08-29T21:12:50.525-07:00campingWe are gearing up, literally, for our summer camping trip up to Oregon. Our cat decided he wanted in on the action.<br />
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Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-41482882725427635942014-04-11T21:35:00.001-07:002014-04-11T21:35:29.618-07:00early morning zipliningMy daughter Emily was actively planning her monkey birthday party. She and her friends decided that a zipline was an important part of it, and that they would make one - that afternoon. They got out rope, found a handle to hang on, made a sketch, and went to work. I helped out with some of the tying, and then helped them try it out. They decided the rope didn't slide down the other rope as well as they hoped, so were more open to my pulley suggestion. By the end of the night, a fun functional zipline was born. And 7am the next morning, there we were outside in the garden. Me planting tomatoes, and Emily enjoying her homemade zipline.<br />
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amazing web-like pattern. We chopped and boiled cabbage for blue, beets
for pink, red onion skins for red, and turmeric (and sour grass
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<br />Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-66816594684641244332014-04-04T21:47:00.000-07:002014-04-11T21:35:59.377-07:00the egg reportWhen the chickens started really producing eggs, we started charting how many eggs we got each day. Only the chart was over in the chicken coop, far away from most people's view. Thus was born the idea of the egg report; hanging right by the yurt on campus, in view of all those walking across campus. We turned the yurt into a woodshop for a day, and with the help of 4th graders, made the signs and some great tool racks for the shed. And now everyone is talking about the egg report. Next up: weather report.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803304535064429261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3795750718290534997.post-7501122309817819002014-03-30T20:14:00.000-07:002014-03-30T20:15:09.863-07:00outdoor kitchenI have dreamed of an outdoor kitchen. I have so loved the one I have used nearly every summer when I join 50 folks or so up in Goodyears Bar, where we have baked dozens of blackberry pies and pancakes, and great foods. And then I found the wonderful outdoor kitchen at Koviashuvik last summer, equally as inspiring. I knew we needed one at Park Day, but the location of such a place was not clear to me. I spoke with many people, and did not find an easy solution; that is until I spoke with my 8 year old daughter. Why not make it a mobile kitchen, Mom? Hmmmmm. Now that actually was a good idea. That way we could use it by the yurt for gardening class, by the pizza oven when we wanted to fire it up, and over in the mini-farm when we wanted to be a little out of the way and close by the veggies growing there. And thus the idea, the solution to my many, many walks down the hallway to the kitchen, and a way to get the kids involved in the cooking and the clean-up was born.<br />
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I started sketching a design, and my building/teaching partner Ilya did
some engineering and refining. We started building it with seventh
graders, and got the pieces and joints cuts and started assembling.
Then the fourth graders finished off the bottom shelf. I mastered
plumbing when I successfully installed the faucet and hooked up the
hose. And voila! MOKI, our new mobile outdoor kitchen was born.<br />
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