Beyond the Bean

Beyond the Bean

Anyone who knows anything about me, knows I love coffee. I love coffee, but not indiscriminately. I call my passion “beyond the bean”.   Today is Monday and so it is I find myself working from home. I try to reserve Mondays for catching up on emails; writing; and...
Sacred Reciprocity

Sacred Reciprocity

I am sitting here on my back deck in Maine, while the forceful breeze surrounds me. It is not harsh and co-mingles with the sun’s warming rays. Now and again a discarded cherry tree blossom lands unceremoniously on my leg or arm. Leaving it to itself, it...
Local food systems

Local food systems

Building local food systems is of global concern where “local” isn’t only about miles and food systems are not just about food. Key issues include climate change, GMO’s, industrial food production.