Tutti Frutti or Fruit Hooch? Ep. 8

Episode 8, Celebrating AZ

Two treasured lodges, very different: first Julie takes us to Hannagan Meadow, then Lisa to Poco Diablo, Sedona’s first resort.

Mug:Poco Diablo

from The Journal of Sedona Schnebly

by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, Copyright 2017

Does it bother me that tutti-frutti is basically chewable brandy? Maybe less than it should. At this point in my life I think that good habits are useful. But being so bound to a good habit that it makes you tense and clenched and judgmental seems to me to be a much worse one, both on the holder of the habit and everyone around. So we still aren’t drinkers, and we don’t offer wine and spirits to visitors. But with a wink and a thank you to God for all the amazing things He creates, we can serve the minister tutti-frutti over ice cream on Sundays, and I don’t feel guilty. I feel grateful. Besides, we laugh more those days.

Making Peace

by Julie Morrison

Begin with a hefty handful

of something you can’t stomach:

grate

to find seeds,

separate, then soak

in stillness.

While waiting,

slice perspective

into see-through layers,

add humor to taste,

then toss together.

Peel a strand of acceptance

from one mature love

to sweeten as desired.

Test seed for tenderness:

if dissolved, toss away,

if pliant,

add as garnish:

texture should be chewy,

not choking.

Do not freeze

or leave for later.

Enjoy immediately,

served with a piece of sky.

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