August 21, 2007

denise is one hot babe

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Boho Babe with camera, Canon Digital Rebel XTi

Loving:
Kelly Rae Roberts who joined us at the end of the retreat. What a talented and wonderful human she is!

The book Left To Tell Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculee Ilibagiza. Immaculee survived the genocide by hiding in a Hutu pastor's tiny bathroom for 3 months with a 7 other women. (I actually downloaded the audio version of the book and felt the story was that much more powerful in her voice.)

Sigg water bottles from Switzerland. They are made of aluminum and are feather light. More importantly, plastic won't leach into your water! I've had a Nalgene bottle forever and thought they were great until I tasted the water from the Sigg. Huge difference in the taste. They also have baby water bottles. (Got one for Ben)

Posted on August 21, 2007 10:22 AM
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Posted by: loan Buy Soma Online at August 30, 2007 06:01 PM

oh i LOVE this picture of denise!!

you have captured her true spirit, andrea.

well done.

:)

xx
mccabe

Posted by: mccabe at August 23, 2007 08:43 PM

By the way Andrea, is she wearing one of your necklaces? If so, I'd like to inquire about pricing on longer necklaces - I'm on the short side (5 feet), but definitely not on the petite side other wise, with a neck that could use something a little longer than just choker length. If you could let me know, I'd really appreciate it. And thanks again for yet another beautiful photo!

Posted by: Jennifer at August 22, 2007 05:59 PM

By the way Andrea, is she wearing one of your necklaces? If so, I'd like to inquire about pricing on longer necklaces - I'm on the short side (5 feet), but definitely not on the petite side other wise, with a neck that could use something a little longer than just choker length. If you could let me know, I'd really appreciate it. And thanks again for yet another beautiful photo!

Posted by: Jennifer at August 22, 2007 05:58 PM

Another bonus is that Sigg is made in Switzerland, while Klean Kanteen (stainless steel) is made in China which doesn't usually bode well for their practices. Sigg is awesomely European. :)

Posted by: Rae at August 22, 2007 11:25 AM

Immaculee spoke at the international women's conference (WomenSpeak) this past March in San Antonio that I co-chaired (the same one that SARK led a session at). I had read the book, but hearing her speak in person was so very moving. There is a quiet peace that radiates from her and, not surprisingly, a deep strength. I sat there in tears afterward because it made me question whether I could have such strength in the face of fear. Real fear is something so foreign to me, safety something I'm a bit ashamed to say I take for granted, and listening to her made me feel so deeply grateful for my way of life.

Another really strong, quiet voice at that conference was Rachel Naomi Remen. If you've not read her book Kitchen Table Wisdom, it's another great read!

Posted by: Pamela at August 22, 2007 09:42 AM

Thanks for sharing all of these recommendations! The artwork is just absolutely beautiful. I'm thinking about buying some for my daughter's room (due in November). I want to surround her with healthy images of women (and not the Disney Princesses).

Posted by: Lisa at August 22, 2007 08:18 AM

I just bought a Sigg bottle last week, for the same reasons. The internet is generating a lot of business for the Swiss these days! I'm very very happy with it so I don't mind at all.
Your retreat sounds faboulous :)

Posted by: Anja at August 22, 2007 03:32 AM

Wow! That is so weird about the Sigg bottles because we just went to the Elephant Pharm in Los Altos yesterday so I could get my much awaited Sigg. I love that store and I had a coupon for one of those bottles. I got the pink one with the heart that says "love" on it:) I looked at the baby ones for my son, Samuel Benjamin (9mos) :) I did not get it because he is really into tossing everything over the side of his stroller these days! I figured it would get destroyed but I wish I had gotten him one. They are really cute and they were on sale for 11.99! May I also recommend the Born Free sippy cups for the little ones! They are also free of those chemicals that are in regular plastic bottles. Anyway, you are awesome and your retreat is such a brilliant idea. Also, thank you again for the Monday assignments. I did a catch up on them today while we are on our vacation get away in Half Moon Bay and it was sooo fun. I found hearts and faces from home to the ocean and back:) xo-L

Posted by: Leia at August 21, 2007 11:39 PM

Just discovered Sigg last week, too! LOVE IT! I just wish I would have gotten a bigger bottle for as much water as I drink. I love the baby ones for Ben. So cute!

Posted by: ~moe~ at August 21, 2007 08:37 PM

ps - boho is one hot babe! you all are!!

Posted by: kelly rae at August 21, 2007 05:12 PM

aww. i am feeling all bubbly with this. thank you! it was so special to spend some time with you girlies. each of you offer such honesty and wisdom and sillyness. love the balance. you'll see more of me...i'll have come kidnap you and little ben for a walk soon.

Posted by: kelly rae at August 21, 2007 05:11 PM

I read that book earlier this year and it was just AMAZING! And so moving...

Posted by: Angela Giles Klocke at August 21, 2007 04:56 PM

oh you...i am so humbled by this.
thank you for you sweet, sweet words.

you captured such a joyful moment here.
i was overwhelmed with adoration for you girlies.

speaking of joy...
i am wearing my new JOY Superhero necklace.
it seriously works.
i can't stop feeling joy.
its like a hug around my neck from you who shines so very bright in my life and the lives of so many.

love you, my friend.
thank you for continuing this journey so close to me.

seeing this was just a huge warm fuzzy.

xoxo

Posted by: boho girl at August 21, 2007 12:47 PM

I just found your site. I love your pictures! I good way to entertain myself while stuck in the cubicle.

Posted by: Mindy at August 21, 2007 12:38 PM

Never met Denise, but I read her journal constantly (as much as yours!). She is completely inspirational to me, as we follow similar paths in life. She even inspired me to buy a juicer. There, I said it. :)

Overall though, I just feel enormously blessed to have found a collection of wonderful people online who I connect with so much spiritually, even if they are not aware of my existence!

Posted by: Belinda at August 21, 2007 12:35 PM

i third that! and second what jen says. she's all kinds of dreamy. xoxo

Posted by: schmoops at August 21, 2007 11:23 AM

i second that! and i confess to a smushy girl crush. the weekend wouldnt have been nearly as wonderful without her being there. denise has one of the most sweetest kind of hearts and this makes her so easy to be around. she also is a brilliant photographer whom i could learn loads from.

Posted by: jen gray at August 21, 2007 11:05 AM