Food, Stories, and Magic Help Create Gratitude

Food, Stories, and Magic Help Create Gratitude

Thanksgiving 2017 is in the history books. Traditional food, lights, and stories of all that is magical about Christmas and Hanukkah and other celebrations between now and the first of the year are now foremost in our thoughts. At least for most. For some, moments of...
Hooray for the Fun! Is the Pudding Done?

Hooray for the Fun! Is the Pudding Done?

This week I drove home from New Hampshire in a nasty snow and rain combination. It wasn’t fun, but my current favorite radio station had started playing Christmas songs around the clock that very day. How lucky can a girl be hearing some of her favorite Christmas...
Respect and Autonomy in Caregiver Role

Respect and Autonomy in Caregiver Role

It’s a Monday morning in New England. The sun is playing a game of hiding and seek. Well, it’s just hiding. I don’t think it wants us to find it today. I have days like that. They are useful for reflection and writing. Over the last few days, my...
The Hand that Milks the Cow

The Hand that Milks the Cow

I continue to think of how results of Fairtrade practices filter down to farm laborers. Fairtrade considers fairness to farm owners but often leaves out fairness to laborers. This is often reflective of the need for awareness, education and a change in cultural...