9 days of work and 11 days of living. That is all the time that I have left here in to feel the weight of what I am walking away from, and it is quite difficult to bear. It was not an easy decision to leave this beautiful place, this joyful and supportive community, this … Continue reading the beginning is the end is the beginning
a CSA meditation
Every Tuesday we start our farm meetings with a “zero moment” – a pause to reflect on why we do the work that we do here. Often these moments are inspired by words of feedback and encouragement shared by visitors, friends of the Project, and our CSA members. In honor of Tuesday farm meetings, here’s … Continue reading a CSA meditation
Simple Gifts
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free, ’tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, It will be in the valley of love and delight. Refrain: When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we … Continue reading Simple Gifts
Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again
Times of transition require giving pause, and as I step into my final three days of living in the Oxnard farmhouse, I want to honor the “year” here as well as accept the coming change. I’m not going very far, and so I think of the phrase I’ve heard some dear friends use to say … Continue reading Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again
A poem by Julie Morris, beet poet
Julie’s been writing midnight beet poems, and sent us one this morning. On meeting the beet week after week First, I resist the foreigners. Next, I resolve to include them in the hot melting pot. Soon, I preach their inherent goodness. To my surprise, my eight year old speaks their language. Hauerwas defines … Continue reading A poem by Julie Morris, beet poet
Of Pie and Pentecost
In celebration of Pentecost Sunday, the day in the Christian liturgical tradition earn money writing online when the Spirit of God descended on the disciples of Jesus, I baked a “Tongues of Flame” pie for our potluck dinner. Loquats from our backyard and mangos saved from a Whole Foods dumpster went into the filling. I … Continue reading Of Pie and Pentecost
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 