Monthly Archives: July 2023
Sowing Seeds of Justice
This reflection was first published on March 13, 2014. I was born into and raised in the United Methodist Church. Some part of me will always be Methodist because the best parts of Methodism in my life are Universalist and … Continue reading
Sowing: The Strength Within
Reposted from a previous reflection from March 19, 2014 Every seed is a capsule of life, containing the full potential of its parent. Flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses release this part of themselves each season to discover their place in … Continue reading
The Marvel of Dandelions
A repost of a previous reflection from March 14, 2014 Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are weeds, as we all know. They are the nemesis of many a gardener, as well as those who attempt to cultivate vast, pristine lawns. But they … Continue reading
Sowing Seeds of Trust
A repost from an older reflection from March 15, 2014 I work with people, and the most important thing I do is to sow seeds of trust between us. I talk about it in different ways with the people with … Continue reading
Sowing Magic
A repost of an previous reflection from March 16, 2014 Sowing seeds is an act of faith. You take a few specks, press them into some dirt, give them a drink, and then… really, you’re dependent on magic for the … Continue reading
Climate Change, Real and Upon Us
Reposted from February 2, 2014 (almost 10 years ago) In June I started a new job, as a librarian for the Environmental Protection Agency. I work for the Ecosystems Research Division lab in Athens, supporting scientific research that rivals Icarus’ … Continue reading