better balance, healthier whole

Elizabeth is passionate about balance, integration and simplicity. She believes if we have better balance in life, we achieve a healthier whole. Copyright (c) 2013-2016 Elizabeth Baruka Silberg, All Rights Reserved.

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Many of y’all have requested updates on my pottery progress. My parents spent an hour on Facetime seeing about 15 pieces and my hubby gets dinner in a new bowl each night, but I thought following an Instagram profile might be easier for the rest of you. :) If you are following and find this interesting, please let me know so I keep it up! .....so this first post is a close up of the mug in my profile pic. I saw a similar color combo in the discard pile and *had* to try recreate it on this simple, rustic mug. I love the glaze combo, the mug shape and also the simple handle with just a liiittle extra. What do you think? Does it look good or should I discard? https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpdy-agv0xq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our lovely neighbors are attempting to preserve our morning view. They received an order to cut down this gorgeous Sequoia. These neighbors are a model for community building. Not only are they active in our neighborhood association but they cooked for the neighborhood and hosted weekly dinners at their house throughout the beginning of the year just to help us all get to know each other. They took up this fight for our entire community and ecosystem. Please help me in supporting them and this beautiful, healthy tree! More details at Sequoiastanding.org @sequoiastanding https://www.instagram.com/p/B_u5OEthLS-9iKkk5SI83uQ1pvnbzld5RUJip40/?igshid=12cz0ixzrdbgn

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Nice to have some garden items preserved for the winter even after a summer and fall of tasty garden fresh meals. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGD8PzB05NPDiDUB1OtAy3YSUgTa7Ke5b-DkU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bot8niqscw2l

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I know this photo looks boring but I wanted to share that my first batch of homemade apple cider vinegar tastes delicious! I hope my first batch of dehydrated apples will be at least as good. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7mWHtHmYwNHebdBNUvpvFplPmHtFSewLNtng0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n35chqabc2y5

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Time for a reminder of what 10 pounds of freshly picked strawberries looks like. Delicious.

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Finally, can’t forget the lava fields, northern lights and #hallgrímskirkja

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Not every day you see three waterfalls come together.

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#diamondbeach was also pretty incredible

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Glacier hike and moulin!

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Some more glacier lagoon action on the South Coast of Iceland.

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One of my favorite places in Iceland! Thank you @davidtheguide for taking us to #breiõamerkurjökull glacier lagoon, even though it wasn’t on the official tour!

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Our first homemade ginger shots!

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#bluemajik - probably Oregon's best export

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Made some #milkstreet Georgian Chicken Soup, from scratch scratch. I may never buy broth again! (Note, this chicken was picked with love, and Boston Market expertise!)

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And 12 hours later, 4 of my 12 napkins are complete!! #homesteading

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Just got our scissors in the mail and here's our first home haircut! #homestylist #homestead #brokeisthenewrich

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Cream of chicken rice soup, as it should be. #chicagofood