‘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
Of Dirt and Worms and Birds
Last Friday, Raising Micah came out to visit the farm. They are a local group of families who want to raise their children in community to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.” Every month, they have a reading to reflect upon, and also take learning or service trips together. This month’s reading … Continue reading Of Dirt and Worms and Birds
Reflections on a movement
Last week, we interns joined in a 5-day retreat through the Bartimaeus Institute, led by Ched Myers and Elaine Enns. The institute focused on themes of ecojustice and Sabbath economics, and engaged participants in some radical Bible study. We also studied several “case studies” of folks involved in the work of loving creation, including Sister … Continue reading Reflections on a movement
As a hen gathers her brood under her wings
How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings… Today was full of chickens. One of the the first things I did this morning was hang my laundry on the line surrounded by a ring of curious hens (who then all trotted off to peck … Continue reading As a hen gathers her brood under her wings
my own two hands
This Friday afternoon was spa time at the Farm. A few weeks ago while staffing a table promoting the CSA at the local YMCA (which mostly meant chatting up the assembled chiropractors), Kat won a free office spa treatment for eight, and this afternoon the lady from BeautiControl came out so we could redeem our … Continue reading my own two hands
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 