Independence and Liberty
By refusing to jump off the cliff myself– by exercising my own independence and liberty– I help someone else have the objectivity not to do so as well. Please join me.
Virtue
Whole30 for 180 Days!
Overall, this project was a success on many levels. Firstly, I feel in control, instead of being at the mercy either of food itself, or of a wildly immoral food system.
Short Poems About Peace by Children
Plaques like these by elementary school aged children are scattered all over the peace garden near the Sacramento capitol.
Whole30 for 120 Days (Four Month Update with Photos)
You can see some of what we’ve been eating in the photos on this post, often served on pottery that I made myself.
Peace is Holy, Sweet Stillness
“What type of atmosphere of thought do I wish to have for myself and for the world?…
Wisdom in Four Words or Less
I follow someone on social media who asked people to offer their best advice in four words or less. I was amazed that she had over 2000 responses.
The Post (Movie Review)
We saw the movie The Post staring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, and we loved it. I give this new Stephen Spielberg film 5 stars.
The Work of Christmas Begins (Howard Thurman Quote)
“When the song of the angels is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and princes are home…
Whole180 plus 10,000ish Steps
This year I’ve picked a very tall, specific order for myself. Have you heard of the Whole30? I am resolved that I am going to do it for 180 days starting today.
As Often as Wisdom Furnishes Enlightenment
We cannot hope to work out of this human sense of existence without making mistakes. We may make many, but will profit by them all.
Part of Something Bigger (poem by Polly Castor)
This quest is huge,
unbiased, profound,
and never ending.
Thankfully, by design,
fruition is unfolding
and assured.
Stay Eager (Susan Sontag Quote)
Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead.
Mend What is Within Reach
Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will help immensely.
Sunday School Lesson: The Walls of Jericho Tumble Down
Here are our Sunday School gleanings from the story of the fall of Jericho, where walls fell down through simple obedience to God’s unusual leadings.
Response to Violence in Charlottesville: God Loves Variety
I thought this letter to the editor by my colleague on our local Ridgefield Clergy Association was a brilliant and needed response following the horrible happenings in Charlottesville.
Honoring the Unseen (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Recently a friend
complimented a woman
on her gorgeous sari
and was shown
the intricate stitching
on the inside where
it would never be seen
as well as the detailed
filigree on the backs
of her stunning earrings
that no one would ever notice.
Sharing Ramadan
The whole event was a great way to open up to the community, build relationships, and remove misinformation and stereotypes. What a good example for the rest of us!