Pita, Prayers, and Perennials
Welcome to a sanctuary of
Recipes
Inspiration
Gardening Tips
My hope is for all to receive sanctuary and encouragement, including hospitality venues and ideas, conversational meditations, and organic gardening tips. Topics will range from the deeply personal to the light and entertaining, but all with the purpose of uplifting you while encouraging you to think deeply.
Snickerdoodles
It’s a scientific fact that smells are connected to specific memories. Cinnamon is like that for me.
A Constant Companion, Chronic Disease
With chronic disease, the one aflicted begins in the dark, fumbling through protracted bouts of insomnia, depression, and pain until finally a lab comes back or an endless infection is abated before a diagnosis is pronounced. Only after a faltering diagnosis does a vague clarity or validation dawn.
My Garden’s Unique Language
After strolling through my bare, brown, leaf and mulch blanketed winter garden, my friend said to me, “your garden is a sanctuary. I felt so at peace after I left there yesterday.” I had shared with her some freshly cut broccoli and a take away bowl of swiss chard (from the garden) and lentil soup.