(Originally posted on the website Continuum…)

BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2001 my little M begged and begged for a Chia Pet! What she really wanted was the Chia Head. I searched all over for one at that time. But I found none. As the mysteries of providence would have it, I was in Brooklyn one weekend with JF. I had to go into a store to pick something up. When I got in line to pay I saw it! There! Right there at the counter! A Chia!! The only one they had was the elephant. Good enough! It was almost Christmas and this would make M happy!

So, given the fact of the apparent Chia shortage in America, and the fact that you all entertain thoughts of Chia-envy (though you would never admit it) because you do not have your own Chia, I present THE DAILY CHIA for your aesthetic enjoyment and development. Check back daily for updates!

CHIA 1 – December 30, 2001

CHIA 2 – January 5, 2002

CHIA 3 – January 6, 2002

CHIA 4 – January 7, 2002

CHIA 5 – January 8, 2002

CHIA 6 – January 9, 2002

CHIA 7 – January 10, 2002

CHIA 8 – January 11, 2002

CHIA 9 – January 12, 2002

CHIA 10 – January 13, 2002

CHIA 11 – January 14, 2002

CHIA 12 – January 15, 2002

CHIA 13 – January 16, 2002