Tag Archives: patience

The Kitchen: Bread Magic

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Baking bread from scratch is an act of diligence, faith, and extreme patience.  I have found nothing as centering as the task of baking bread.  It is an investment of time and energy and focus – deep thought and deep … Continue reading →

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Flight: Flight Plan

Posted on May 21, 2014 by admin

We have exposed beams in the eaves of our front porch, and every spring we are witness to the adventures of house wren nesting. This week we found a baby bird, not yet ready for flight, on the ground beneath … Continue reading →

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Sowing Seeds of Patience

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

When we plant a garden, we know that what we sow is what we will eventually reap, but we must also be conscious of the fact that this is not an endeavor that provides instant gratification.  There is, inherently, a … Continue reading →

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