Category: Internship Program

here it comes

Lately Sundays have turned out to be my only almost full day off. I sleep in a little (although honestly usually can’t make it much past 8:00am) and take some time to read or make phone calls or go for a long run. In the afternoons I often end up at the beach or on … Continue reading here it comes

logical

Every few weeks on the Farm (okay, maybe more often than that) I learn something new about food or farming that seems so logical and self-evident that I can’t believe I could have missed it, and yet I realize I would never have made the connection if left to my own devices. Take vitamins in vegetables, … Continue reading logical

Hammock meditation

WE have a new hammock at the farm! And, it’s simply lovely! Sitting in the hammock, I’m reminded of Thich Nhat Hanh’s hammock meditations as well as of our own desire (us sisterfriends) to have a field meditation. Thanks to the visiting Nuns for the encouragement! Here’s what I have so far: Breathing in the … Continue reading Hammock meditation

…for the journey

Part of celebrating the holidays for The Abundant Table was our Christmas party at Duke’s in Malibu (which just happened to coincide with the 4-month anniversary of the start of the project). In addition to the wonderful dinner, I was sent off to spend three weeks with my family with (what else)…a loaf of bread Paul, … Continue reading …for the journey

Joining forces

Togetherness. We five women or womyn if you will are a strong force together. Yesterday, Casey and I supported Sarah’s work with Ventura County Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice. And, last week, as you may have read, we supported Casey’s Christmas Choir. But, overall, I guess it’s the little things that matter more … Continue reading Joining forces