God of the universe, Whoever you are, Whatever you are, Why ever you choose to hear this ....or palaver with us at all, We thank you for this bird, bean, and root. We suspect that you created the earth ....from which it came ....and sustained the soil from which it grew. Though we are perplexed... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Prayer
I won't have much time to write over the next few days, but want to say out loud that I am deeply thankful for the abundant measure of love that I have in my wife and son. I've been given so much and I long to cultivate more gratitude to overcome attitudes of complaint and... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Wrap-up
Here are a few of the highlights from yesterday's Thanksgiving extravaganza at the Barmer's. The World Class Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Crescent Rolls, Smithwick's Irish Ale (but not for the pregnant person). The Turkey: The 17-pound turkey we bought from local farmers Roy and Treina was by far the best turkey I've... Continue Reading →