Weed or Wildflower?

“What makes a weed a weed and a wildflower a wildflower?” A gardening resident posed this question to me a month ago. We were checking out the plots at Winstel and she noticed a lot of little yellow flowers had sprung up in and around our garden. Weed? Wildflower? I haven’t been able to get … Continue reading →

Crash and Learn

Lesson 1. Expect the Unexpected and ALWAYS Wear a Helmet While Biking. Last Thursday, I was struck by a truck while biking to work. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. Scenario: 8:30am, Thursday Dec 12 2013. I was stopped at 30th and Craycroft. I make this turn every day that I … Continue reading →

Sowing Generously

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each should give what they have decided in their heart to give , not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 This scripture has come to the surface of my mind several … Continue reading →

My Community is…

OH SO PHOTGENIC AND ACCIDENTALLY COLOR COORDINATED This has been one of the most AMAZING and TRANSFORMATIVE years of my life. It would not have been nearly as fulfilling without my HOUSEMATES. I have learned so much from all of you! Thank you for being my support system, for holding me accountable, and for sharing everything! your stories,  your laughter, your recipes.  Thank … Continue reading →

There is a Garden at the Men’s Shelter now!

In May, a group of volunteers and myself broke ground at the Men’s Shelter for 2 small garden beds. This is a project that I have been excited about for a few months. This past Spring, I completed a 72 hour Permaculture Design Course and used the Men’s Shelter’s Courtyard for my final design project. The garden was a … Continue reading →

“God, whom have…

“God, whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My heart may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; God is mine forever.” Psalm 73:25-26 This scripture has come up 3 times within the last month. Today- A man I … Continue reading →

I Am Learning Who I Am.

BE bold. I want to find my life’s passion and then live it out for the rest of my days. I want to be independent and self-sufficient. I want to learn a sense of direction: on the road and in my life. I want people to like me…exactly how I am. Not because I am … Continue reading →

Primavera’s Epic Partnership

Originally posted on Planting Pathways:
Here’s another way you can learn about composting at Primavera and our community partners:

Beautiful Sound by The Newsboys

This song had a struck a chord with me for as long as I can remember. It is about realizing that a faith tradition is meant to be more than routine or tradition. It is something current, personal, and relevant. I love the line about “Father to son, Sunday hand-me-down.” This is probably because I … Continue reading →

To Be Called

What does it mean for God to call our name? When I was 10 years old, I heard God call my name. I was in my room. Music cranked. (I had been listening nonstop to the new Newsboys CD: Love Liberty Disco). Over the noise of the music, I heard a soft gentle voice call … Continue reading →