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for as long as you two like. Also, welcome are the collegiates.
You know how much we love you guys, and Richard and the guys can sail all summer, while our offspring get and advanced education in activist parents and their friends.
It's a nice stop on the way to Canada and as you know, we also live in the part of the US that has a goodly number of sane type people, and you know we are also considering moving to Canada to get the offspring a better math and science education than is available here.
Come, visit, sail, hike, eat, drink, dance, heal, talk, and be loved.
You don't have to knock, just come in.
Subverting the dominant paradigm every chance I get. And I get a lot of chances.
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 07:24:39 AM PDT
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a more open and unconditional invitation and offer for a "hand up" in my 45 years. Casey, you are an amazing person, and I can only strive to attain this sort of openness and caring.
NFTT Progressively supporting the troops
by Timroff on Sat May 03, 2008 at 07:50:09 AM PDT
it's Richard and Karen. If you knew them, you'd beg them to come live with you, too. They are amazing people who have dedicated their whole lives to making things better for others. With them, you learn, teach, laugh and love. All of the great things that remind us of our common humanity on a daily basis.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Timroff. Part of it is me, much of it is due to Richard and Karen, and a lot is due to my parents and the way I was raised. We had activists and lots of interesting people or just people who needed help or a stop on the way to somewhere else in our house all of the time growing up.
What's a house, anyway? It's just shelter for people. A home, on the other hand, is about the people who love and live there and sharing what you have with others. I blame these dangerous and radical views on my parents. :)
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 07:59:46 AM PDT
I am a third-generation activist and I grew up during the Vietnam era surrounded by artists, poets, musicians and rabble-rousers, so I understand where you're coming from there...
by Timroff on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:22:10 AM PDT
my friend.
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:28:29 AM PDT
She's been inviting me for ages as well. I'm still hoping to accept your delicious invitation.
And when Casey says, "Our home is yours", she really means it.
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by nyceve on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:22:12 AM PDT
Spring gardens are in blossom. Come up whenever you need respite from the fight.
Darn straight I mean it.
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:27:08 AM PDT
You must go and visit her. The food is amazing! The rooms well cared for! The adorable child amusing! My son is ready to move in because one time, Casey fed him roast beef AND lamb chops in the SAME MEAL.
Go.
by karendc on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:29:31 AM PDT
just about made Richard weep...
Good times.
That was the fall food.
Now we are into spring harvest--fresh handpicked lettuces, chicken and wild rice with juniper berry sauce, and on the odd chilly days we have the root vegetable puree soups with touches of mysterious Indian spices, fresh warm grilled bread rubbed with green garlic and spanish olive oil, the last of the winter pears poached with red wine and creme fraiche with honey from down the road.
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:39:34 AM PDT
Are you also a chef?
The problem is, if I come, I may never leave.
by nyceve on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:50:20 AM PDT
I would have to be moved out by a tractor bucket! If I came, I would have to come with jeans 5 sizes bigger! Do you do B&B?
by PinHole on Sat May 03, 2008 at 09:14:24 AM PDT
I live in the midst of orchards by the river in horse country, so there's plenty of sports to do here all of the time.
Fresh food, fresh air--and while I don't have a B and B per se, cause I'm waaayyy to frickin' lazy for that, we just like having people come and visit and relax and regenerate.
We're pretty much up for anything, and we have the NYC ballet here in July and the Philadelphia philharmonic here in August (uh, not at my house...about 20 minutes away).
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 01:35:59 PM PDT
come, stay, leave when you feel recharged. That's what most people do, and whenever folks go, we generallly aren't ready for them to leave, no matter how long they've been here.
Also, we dance after dinner most every night. Long walks in the morning with the doggies.
We're pretty low drama here.
Oh, and I used to cater. My brother is an executive chef and my brother in law comes and cooks, too. We blend our own wines, and just generally have family type fun.
Mellow, whatever. We like politics, good food and kindness. You'd fit right in.
by Casey Morris on Sat May 03, 2008 at 01:39:13 PM PDT
Is Casey also a chef?!
by nyceve on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:49:07 AM PDT
Well, she is a force of nature. And she channels nature on the bountiful front.
As a chef, she is caring and concerned about every morsel. There are no bad meals there.
Did I mention that you will laugh until you pee?
by karendc on Sat May 03, 2008 at 08:58:18 AM PDT
Some dishes are more inspired than others, and if you come during Saratoga racing season, you are likely to get a meal cooked by a few people coming over afterwards, someone doing salads, someone grilling, someone at the bar.
When we put our home together, we really did it with having people visit in mind. We feel very grateful that people are willing to take the time and energy to travel to see us, and nothing is ever so much fun as when its shared.
As for being a chef...some meals are more inspired than others, but they are all healthy, no crap and the key here is, I LOVE to feed people. Truly, it's a pleasure, and whoever comes here, becomes family. Um, that's probably a warning :)
by Casey Morris on Sun May 04, 2008 at 10:17:53 AM PDT
the food was 'delisc' and she adored Casey, hubby, and their little one.
Most importantly, my offspring felt loved and cared for by Casey and her family.
Truly wonderful people.
And Casey has worked magic on me, personally. She turned me from a steel magnolia into a fierce lion. Some may not consider it good... but, in some circumstances, it's been effective!
:-)
by Silence is Complicity on Sat May 03, 2008 at 11:34:55 AM PDT
you have always been a force to be reckoned with. The only difference is, now you know it, too. And it wasn't that did the changing, it was you. You have all the magic you need, and then some, sweetie.
As for your offspring, you know, anytime you want, you are all welcome here. Your offspring is lovely and we had a lovely time.
by Casey Morris on Sun May 04, 2008 at 10:20:34 AM PDT
I think you know how to read me by now. ;-)
Anyways, since you bring it up... I was thinking about getting away and getting some r & r. (Sometime this summer.) I've had a rough work schedule and truly need a few days away.
Please let me know when it might work for you too. As you know, I'm considering going to the protest in S.F. except I'd have to take time away from work. But other than a little wacky schedule this summer, there are breaks I could sneak away for and not miss work. (ha ha ha or driving Miss Daisey.)
by Silence is Complicity on Sun May 04, 2008 at 10:37:14 AM PDT
You know that. Come anytime.
Remember the Christmas when I had 21 people here? THAT'S the record. It's not like we're booked up in the summer like that, and the spouse can take off of work whenever h wants in the summer to go sailing.
by Casey Morris on Sun May 04, 2008 at 11:07:22 AM PDT
wide narrow
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