Category Archives: Sustenance
Sustenance: Grocerypalooza
Recently, I’ve begun to shop at Aldi. I’ve gone from full-time to part-time work, and a quick glance at our finances reveals an inordinate amount of our earnings goes toward groceries. For those who are unfamiliar, Aldi is a discount … Continue reading
Sustenance: Earth Meditation
Sit somewhere that allows you contact with the Earth. Perhaps you can actually sit outside on a deck or porch. Perhaps you can sit near a window so that you can see outside or hear birds sing. Sit comfortably, feet … Continue reading
Sustenance: Re-Wilding
I grew up in a large metropolitan city and, while I have always had an affinity for nature, I have never really had an appreciative connection with it. I enjoy the feeling of grass beneath my feet, but I abhor … Continue reading
Sustenance: Images
It was Sunday morning. I was skipping out of Church at UUCG because of the nasty cold I had. The sneezing, coughing and unending use of tissues made me think better of being in close quarters around folks I love. … Continue reading
Sustenance: Cooking with Intention
“. . . One of the pleasantest of all emotions is to know that I, I with my brain and my hands, have nourished my beloved few, that I have concocted a stew or a story, a rarity or a … Continue reading
Sustenance: I Dreamed a Dream
Recently, I had a dream that I have had before. I always pay attention to “repeat performances”, as I understand them to be some deeper part of myself trying to communicate an important message. In this dream, I am driving home, … Continue reading
Sustenance: Grandmother’s Daffodils
When I was growing up in Macon, GA we went frequently to my Dad’s home place in Warner Robins. It was about a 30 to 45 minute ride but was out in the country for me. Memories of these visits … Continue reading