The Grange: The Power of Unity

The Grange: The Power of Unity

by | | Building Community, Farms, Food

“I Feed You All!” is a fantastic motto for farmers, speaks volumes of truth, and encourages the power of unity. Indeed, farmers were the original food movement. Often you may see a bumper sticker proclaiming “No Farms, No Food”. While those of us who have gardens or...
Bake Until Done

Bake Until Done

by | | Food

It is 4:00 am and I am drinking my first cup of morning brew. This morning the bean is Double Chocolate. I picked it up last week at a small store in Farmington, Maine called “Upfront and Pleasant”. Nina, the store owner, carries gourmet delicacies, some local...
Tree Feet and Angels

Tree Feet and Angels

by | | Spiritual

Spring is finally making its appearance in the Western Mountains of Maine. As the temperatures warm, ice melts; brooks become impetuous and impatient; roads and trails take on the weight of new adventurers seeking connection with self and sun. A couple of days ago I...
Spotlight On Downton Abbey

Spotlight On Downton Abbey

by | | Food

Here in the United States, the “Downton Abbey” series came to a finish last Sunday. Unlike 9.6 million viewers, I missed bidding farewell to the family and friends that made “Downton Abbey” a great success. I make no excuses, I simply forgot. Actually, I missed nearly...
Vicious GMO Labeling Attempt in Congress

Vicious GMO Labeling Attempt in Congress

by | | Food, GMO

First published in Franklin Journal A few weeks ago, in a post on GMO labeling, I referred to Maine’s efforts to remove the trigger clause from Maine’s GMO labeling law. I still think focusing only on removing the trigger is not good use of time and money. With an eye...