Strangers in Our Midst
April 13, 2008
A few months ago I read the book Making Room: Recovering Hospitality As a Christian Tradition. After reading it I wrote the following review, which is in my goodreads: "We have always practiced hospitality but the Holy Spirit is using this book to help guide us in broadening that circle ...
Today spring looks like
April 11, 2008
bikes, a scooter and a yellow ducky helmet. Blue sky and birds chirping. A plan rescheduled because the day was just too plain wonderful to rush home. Taking off jackets, sweaters and socks. Purple flowers blooming(!) in the lawn. More snow melting and muddy boots.
Lots to Gardens greenhouse planting
April 9, 2008
The kids and I joined Lots to Gardens this afternoon to plant seedlings. We planted broccoli and cauliflower, two of the kid's favorite brassicas. The seedlings will grow in the greenhouse until later this spring/early summer when they will be planted in community gardens to help feed local folks.
Garden report - The season begins
April 9, 2008
I prepared the carrot and pea bed today. I'll plant snap and shelling peas tomorrow. Also sweet peas along our compost corner fence, trying to provide a screen for our neighbors to hide the sometimes unsightly compost pile. I feel a little like I'm scrambling to catch up. I've devoted ...
Spring's firsts
April 8, 2008
Last week truly felt like the beginning of spring. Noteworthy firsts of the season: First daffodil green finally exposed by the melting snow. First spring cleaning job, tackling the girl's bedroom. First neighborhood bike rides with the kids. First loads of laundry on the line. First trampoline jumping.
Spring arrival limerick
April 7, 2008
This morning the kids and I read some funny limericks from A Child's Introduction to Poetry (not the greatest poetry collection but a fun book to read) and I was inspired to write a poem about today. The Tougas children went out to play, they stayed outside half the day. ...
