In Defense of Ugly Vegetables
Take a second look at that gnarly potato. You might just save the world. There is a ritual I observe every Friday when I get home from my morning at the farm. Regardless of how tired, dirty, or hungry I am (generally all three in great measure) the first thing I do is take my […]
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Down to Earth – How my Community Farm Keeps this Writer’s Feet on the Ground
It turns out the best way for me to keep my head in the clouds is to shove my hands in the dirt. I went back to the farm for the first time this year, and now everything is coming up rosemary. The spring crept up on me, which is … unusual. I stay remarkably […]
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The Other Side of a Dry January
Thirty one days without alcohol? Here’s why I wanted to try it, and ultimately, what I learned on the other side. Blame the Holidays Imagine for a moment: a platter of cheese, meat, crackers and toasts. A charcuterie spread fit for gods, mistakenly bestowed upon mortals. Add to this: little dishes of mustard and a […]
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The Harvest – Why Produce Was the Least Important Thing I Got from the Farm
I thought I was depressed about the vegetables. Turns out it was something else entirely, and the solution was simple. It starts with showing up. Goodnight, Earth Though I haven’t written much about it this season, long-time readers and Twitter followers may remember that I’ve been working one morning a week as a farm hand […]
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One Last Slice
“You could cry, or die, or just make pies all day. . .” -Patty Griffin Sometimes the reach of an ordinary act of love is astounding. Once in a while, something routine and unremarkable makes a tremendous impact. On occasion, the mundane is transformed into something priceless. All it takes is a little sentiment, a […]
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