I’m teaching Darius, my five-year-old neighbor, how to throw a frisbee in our front yard. He’s a natural. We’re throwing it back and forth about ten feet apart from one another in silence, when he pauses and says, “I wish … Continue reading
in time
The most valuable piece of wisdom someone shared with me before I moved here was about time. Nikki Henderson, the Executive Director of People’s Grocery, spoke to us at our FoodCorps orientation last August about the importance of diversity, deep … Continue reading
sprouted grain bread
I’m really into sprouting things right now. Kristin has been sprouting quinoa and millet lately and the flavor and texture after cooking them is divine. A few weeks ago I sprouted some spelt berries and they were delicious so I … Continue reading
resified
A few weeks ago I was stacking wood outside when I saw two middle school boys next to the abandoned dorm across the street. I paused to watch them and saw that they were throwing rocks at the windows. Six … Continue reading
childhood dreams, grownup intentions
A few months ago I realized that I have always wanted a small farm and orchard. For professional development at work, we were given a worksheet last week and one of the questions was, “What would you do if there … Continue reading
while the earth sleeps
January and February–what I feel are the two real months of winter–have always been hard for me. For one, I think it’s hard to go back to normal after the holidays–so much time spent with those I love, feasting, playing, … Continue reading
a day in the life
Many people have been asking me what I do here as a FoodCorps Service Member, so I thought it might be nice to share what a typical week has been thus far. No two days are the same and every … Continue reading
homeland
More and more I am enjoying this simple life. Yes, there are things that I miss about living in a city–good restaurants, yoga studios, cafes where I’m sure to run into people I know, and most of all, friends and … Continue reading
cheese!
Last week Kristin and I bought some raw milk from a local dairy farm and I decided that I wanted to make cheese. (Kristin was in the middle of a raw food cleanse and I certainly can’t consume a gallon … Continue reading
can do, buckaroo
Confession: I thought canning was a lot of work. Also, I thought making yogurt was for the birds. Turns out neither of those things is true. It’s amazing how we perpetuate our own beliefs without a real foundation. Last … Continue reading