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Topic ~ Caregiving
A Letter to Grieving Offspring
Dear Son or Daughter, First, I want to say I'm sorry, but I'm not going to say it, because I know you will hear those words so much they may become meaningless. I can, however, tell you I empathize with your loss. I embrace you and send you love. I want to share with...
Food for a Wake – The First to Bring a Casserole
First appeared in The Franklin Journal While relaxing this summery, Maine morning, I am enjoying a delicious, iced coffee, as I reflect on friends whose loved ones passed on last week. Thinking of the perfection of the coffee seems to be in direct contrast to my other...
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...
Topic ~ Human Trafficking
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Topic ~ Food
10 Power Packed Benefits of a Moringa Morning
I’ve been asked several times over the last couple of weeks what I put in my morning smoothies and when I say “moringa” as one of the ingredients, I’m asked, “What is that?” It’s hard to explain, especially on twitter when you only get 280 characters, but it’s a great...
The Paradox that is Diabetes
I have been encouraged to write about food as it relates to diabetes so I thought I’d tackle it this weekend. As I gaze out on grass growing in the back pasture and an aged groundhog nibbling under the bird feeder, I am wondering how to approach such a broad topic....
All Maine Roads Eventually Lead Home
Last weekend, I accepted Judi Will’s invitation to be her guest at the New Portland Garden Tour. It was a fantastic trek to New Portland, Maine on a gloriously sunny day. All of my life I’ve been certain New Portland begins and ends with the Wire Bridge. (Photo Credit...
Topic ~ Spiritual
It’s Not Hard to Eat Raw Food – It’s Hard to Not Eat Cooked Food
First published in Franklin Journal It’s difficult for me to share my “health crisis initiated” food journey. However, stories connect people and as many people are having food related health issues, it seems important to summon the courage to share. We often believe...
Clean Eating – Embrace Your Body’s Intuitive Power
In previous writing, I have mentioned a health issue which arose following emergency abdominal surgery. Over the course of my two week hospital stay, I discovered I couldn’t eat any hospital food without severe pain and bloating. Hospital food is not known for its...
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...
Food, Spirit, and Community
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...
Topic ~ Building Community
It’s Not Hard to Eat Raw Food – It’s Hard to Not Eat Cooked Food
First published in Franklin Journal It’s difficult for me to share my “health crisis initiated” food journey. However, stories connect people and as many people are having food related health issues, it seems important to summon the courage to share. We often believe...
Clean Eating – Embrace Your Body’s Intuitive Power
In previous writing, I have mentioned a health issue which arose following emergency abdominal surgery. Over the course of my two week hospital stay, I discovered I couldn’t eat any hospital food without severe pain and bloating. Hospital food is not known for its...
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...
Food, Spirit, and Community
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...