by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Spiritual
“Meraki” [pronounced: may-rah-kee]. It’s a Greek word, derived from the Turkish “Merak”, for which there is no direct English translation. It is used to describe “doing something with soul, creativity, or love”, no matter how difficult the task. It should be of no...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
First published in Franklin Journal On a recent Friday, I schlepped my way to the Farmington Farmer’s Market. It’s smallish, but for what it lacks in size, it makes up in personality. As markets go, personality is a plus. This one is situated on a patch of lusciously,...
by Lillian Lake | | Food, Spiritual
First published in Franklin Journal I just came inside after relishing a dish of blueberries. My preference is to eat them fresh and I’m saddened that this batch is dwindling. Other preferred ways of eating them is baked in a pie, with each serving topped with vanilla...
by Lillian Lake | | Food, Spiritual
FIrst appeared in Franklin Journal Anyone who isn’t aware it’s nearing the end of summer just isn’t paying attention. I note the routing of the school buses and this year it seems there is a kindergarten bus in the neighborhood. I love signs like that which show life...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
First published in The Franklin Journal It’s another warm day here in Maine. The Weather Channel has predicted temps of high 80’s to low 90’s. We’ve had barely enough rain this summer to wet your whistle, but I have reveled in the sun’s rays and the joy of writing....
