Thanksgiving Leftovers Express

Thanksgiving Leftovers Express

As I write this, Thanksgiving is not quite here and will be a day over when this is published. The first thing that came to mind this morning was of previous Thanksgiving dinners. Maybe I’m not unusual, but I prefer Thanksgiving dinner leftovers to the original feast....
Café de olla: Mexican Pot-brewed Coffee

Café de olla: Mexican Pot-brewed Coffee

It takes me time to adjust to the fall time change in New England. Gaining an hour should be something to get excited about, but waking up in the dark and having it dark by late afternoon is not exciting. There is getting used to the sun being in a different morning...
Facing Fear With Courage

Facing Fear With Courage

Angst over America’s election – local, as well as state elections – has been fed by fear. There’s been a considerable amount of bullying to get people to join the fear train. This morning I spent time praying and meditating on the future of our...
October is National Cheese Month

October is National Cheese Month

First published in The Franklin Journal My visitors have gone home to a more southern region. It was wonderful having family and friends visit and enjoy that which Maine has to offer by way of food and frolic. My recent guests arrived here after spending two weeks...