by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Spiritual
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...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Stop Trafficking
When I think of human trafficking victims, I think of our sharing the same heart. We share the same basic dream of living safely in a world full of abundant goodwill. Human traffickers steal those dreams, as they steal the people who dare to dream. It’s nearly...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Spiritual
I love ceremonies and 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 humanity has engaged in ceremonies. Religious...
by Lillian Lake | | 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...
by Lillian Lake | | 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...
by Lillian Lake | | 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...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Locally Made
First published in Franklin Journal When we explore food and community, we each have our own vision and memories. They most likely impact how we presently look at food and whether our relationship with food is precarious or secure. Mostly, our food passion is...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Spiritual
The coffee pot is getting a workout today. Writing my book and blogging has my attention, and a full mug is essential. With each cup, as I try to lay more words to paper, my mind wanders to many areas of my life, past and present. Sometimes the journey has been...
