Found Exhortation
I walked round trip to Georgetown today. It was good to walk. It was good to be with the books. It was good to have a simple meal offered by a friend when I got home.
Holiday Cookies
I wanted a plateful of cookies. To have that required sharing cookies with neighbors. I still have some left. If you’re a neighbor, let me know if you want some. In writing about cookies and sharing with neighbors, I think… (READ MORE)
Today I Was Overwhelmed With Grief
I practiced, including a Zoom class led by my friend Suzanne Lynch, I asked for help, I expressed appreciation to various friends and colleagues, I went out into the garden at lunchtime, made several more donations, and sat under the… (READ MORE)
Maitri (and a Moment of Gratitude and Joy)
Signs Around Town (What Are You Grateful For?)
If you’re doing well enough to read this… But possibly not, because we never know what is going on with someone else.
Winter Solstice Walkabout
In between the rains I walked down by the river And drank in the sun.
Snowy Day Walkabout
Mostly I stayed inside baking, and I also went to a holiday party with delicious food and wonderful music-making. It was good to get some fresh air and exercise in between.
Thanksgiving Morning Walkabout Before Sharing the Day With Friends
State of the Garden
Tomatoes, green beans, baby carrots, Thai basil, garlic chives, anaheim peppers, jalapeños, habanero pepper, pickling cucumber, spearmint
State of the Garden (not shown-a superabundance of cucumbers)