Forget the Resolutions. Let Go of the Past. Find Your Peace.

by Lillian Lake | | Caregiving, Spiritual | 0 Comments

It has been years since I’ve bothered to make New Year resolutions. I’ve never been one to be interested in such a thing. I assume most people don’t keep them even if they make them because why else...

The Christmastime Story of The Little Match Girl

by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Caregiving, Spiritual | 0 Comments

Every one of my favorite childhood stories seems to have the thread of compassion, helping those who have less, and looking for the upside when everything seems upside down. The Little Match Girl,...

Do You Love the Scents of November?

by Lillian Lake | | Food | 0 Comments

If you notice and love the scents of November, then this week’s post is for you. If you enjoy the idea of slowing down and enjoying the process of fall sliding into winter, then this week’s post is...

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Colorful Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

| Building Community, Food, Recipes

This last week has been a lesson in learning to go with the flow and remember to allow what needs to happen, happen. Everything has its timing. The week started OK. The tomatoes I tried to grow this summer were a bust. They got a blight that took out most of them. So...

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Mni Wiconi is Lakota for Water is Life. Why Should We Care?

| Climate Change, Food, Spiritual

The Lakota phrase Mni Wiconi meaning Water is Life inspires and encourages humanity to protect, honor, and respect the water. Why should we care? In their explanation of the existence of life, scientists, politicians, and religious leaders have failed to understand...

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Forget the Resolutions. Let Go of the Past. Find Your Peace.

| Caregiving, Spiritual

It has been years since I’ve bothered to make New Year resolutions. I’ve never been one to be interested in such a thing. I assume most people don’t keep them even if they make them because why else would there be so many out there claiming they can help you keep...

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Colorful Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

| Building Community, Food, Recipes

This last week has been a lesson in learning to go with the flow and remember to allow what needs to happen, happen. Everything has its timing. The week started OK. The tomatoes I tried to grow this summer were a bust. They got a blight that took out most of them. So...

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Human Trafficking in US Agriculture

| Building Community, Farms, Food, Stop Trafficking

A few years ago, as I was doing my catalog Christmas shopping, I had a few questions, so I decided to call the company directly. Their customer service is excellent. As the representative was chatty, I imagine it must have been a slower evening. She asked me what I do...

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Lillian Lake is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic people I know. Her irrepressible determination to find and optimize strategies in pursuing any number of worthy issues is an inspiration. Lil is dependable and conscientious, optimistic and cheerful; she would be great to have on your side in any struggle.

~ Cynthia Hoeh Stancioff
Local Food Day Fiddlehead Festival Committee Member

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Within the first minute of conversation with Lillian Lake, it’s evident that you are speaking with a passionate and involved community member. Lillian works assiduously in both her research of issues and how situations affect the people and environment of her community. She connects her research in human trafficking and food insecurity between the local and the global, and conveys these connections at speaking events and conferences as a means to educate and advocate for change. Lillian’s sensitivities to the needs of others and her unflagging energies makes a big difference in the lives of many.

~Krisanne Baker

Professor, University of Maine at Farmington

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