Cooking Survival Tips for Caregivers

Cooking Survival Tips for Caregivers

Caregivers are parents, grandparents, teachers, community members or a friend taking care of another friend. A caregiver can be a child taking care of a pet. Today my writing is focused on taking care of someone through life transition (end of life). While this role...
Ugli Fruit and Two-legged Carrots

Ugli Fruit and Two-legged Carrots

First published in Franklin Journal When I opened my door to greet my girlfriend the other day, she proudly presented me with an ugli fruit and the March issue of National Geographic. Now to anyone else, this may not be a delightful offering, but along with the...
Food, Spirit and Ceremonies

Food, Spirit and Ceremonies

First published in Franklin Journal I love ceremonies, but I particularly love ceremonies that involve food. I believe that ceremonies are the essence of growing strong communities. Including food serves to deepen that strength. Throughout the ages we have engaged in...