Nutrition
Our Formation this week was given by the woman who develops our menus (which is hard to follow, as our food comes, mainly, from the food bank, so we have the ability to substitute). We learned which foods provide Vitamin A, C, Calcium and Iron. Tony left lots of veggies, legumes, etc., which were scooped up by the other houses. Greatfull House was left with tons of collard greens. In a moment of inspiration, I cooked them with some pigs stomachs, we had in the freezer, and mixed with black beans and rice. It was pretty good, but next time, I'll go out and buy bacon for more flavor.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
This and That
March has been difficult. We were already down one assistant, when Jil came down with a bad back and Mariusz dreadful allergies due to the high pollen count. At the end of the day, I am so physically exhausted, I haven't the energy to turn on the computer. "Better to burn out, than rust out.", somebody said.
One bright spot was the visit my brother, Dave and sister-in-law, Ginny paid during their road trip from Colorado. They stayed overnight, sharing the evening meal and Morning Prayer. Their observation, upon leaving, was that L'Arche Harbor House is a very happy community.
More bon mots from Kathy
After dinner each evening, we read something either from Scripture or the writings of Jean Vanier or others, then discuss. Last night's subject was on forgiveness. When I said Christ tells us, when hurt, to 'turn the other cheek', and what does that mean?, Kathy replied, "You slap the other cheek!".
March has been difficult. We were already down one assistant, when Jil came down with a bad back and Mariusz dreadful allergies due to the high pollen count. At the end of the day, I am so physically exhausted, I haven't the energy to turn on the computer. "Better to burn out, than rust out.", somebody said.
One bright spot was the visit my brother, Dave and sister-in-law, Ginny paid during their road trip from Colorado. They stayed overnight, sharing the evening meal and Morning Prayer. Their observation, upon leaving, was that L'Arche Harbor House is a very happy community.
More bon mots from Kathy
After dinner each evening, we read something either from Scripture or the writings of Jean Vanier or others, then discuss. Last night's subject was on forgiveness. When I said Christ tells us, when hurt, to 'turn the other cheek', and what does that mean?, Kathy replied, "You slap the other cheek!".
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Poetry and Music
I've neglected this blog for the entire month of February. Just very busy, I guess, so permit me to recap:
One afternoon late in January, I performed for The Rainbow Workshop a presentation of poetry and song, accompanying myself and the audience on the guitar. The verse is a selection of 'nonsense' poetry by Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll, followed by some serious poets, Edna St. Vincent Millay and John Masefield with subjects of trains and boats and travel (music corresponding). Wrapping up, everybody's favorite, "Casey at the Bat". The program was repeated, for those who don't attend the Workshop, preceding the Super Bowl broadcast, when our house hosted Peace House for the usual SB fare. All were in bed by the second half, which turned out to be the best ever played.
Two assistants have left, so we are struggling with scheduling until new ones are found. We will miss Amy Liz, her laughter, tremendous energy and creativity. Saying goodbye at the Community Center, our core members and assistants formed a chorus line and sang "Once in Love With Amy". We wish her all the best as she discerns her future.
Snuck a few days in South Florida the last week of February, visiting my son, Robert and cousin, Pat. That Saturday, the Carmelite Lay Order held a one-day retreat at St. Jude's in Boca Raton. Got in a little kayaking and museum time. Home in time to help make 700 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless, which L'Arche does several times a year.
I've neglected this blog for the entire month of February. Just very busy, I guess, so permit me to recap:
One afternoon late in January, I performed for The Rainbow Workshop a presentation of poetry and song, accompanying myself and the audience on the guitar. The verse is a selection of 'nonsense' poetry by Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll, followed by some serious poets, Edna St. Vincent Millay and John Masefield with subjects of trains and boats and travel (music corresponding). Wrapping up, everybody's favorite, "Casey at the Bat". The program was repeated, for those who don't attend the Workshop, preceding the Super Bowl broadcast, when our house hosted Peace House for the usual SB fare. All were in bed by the second half, which turned out to be the best ever played.
Two assistants have left, so we are struggling with scheduling until new ones are found. We will miss Amy Liz, her laughter, tremendous energy and creativity. Saying goodbye at the Community Center, our core members and assistants formed a chorus line and sang "Once in Love With Amy". We wish her all the best as she discerns her future.
Snuck a few days in South Florida the last week of February, visiting my son, Robert and cousin, Pat. That Saturday, the Carmelite Lay Order held a one-day retreat at St. Jude's in Boca Raton. Got in a little kayaking and museum time. Home in time to help make 700 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless, which L'Arche does several times a year.
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