We can become anyone we want to become. It takes focusing on the aspect of ourselves we want to change and reflecting on the beliefs that cause us to act in ways that are counter to the change we seek. –Vanessa Diffenbaugh I’ve been blogging at Coffee + Camo for two years. That’s hard to …
Saying Yes: The Practice of Inviting People In
Eating is so intimate…When you invite someone to sit at your table, and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life – Maya Angelou This post was not originally on my calendar. To keep myself motivated and in the habit of writing, I do have a loose calendar of what …
Finding Community: Together at the Table
People need to spread love toward strangers. We all bleed the same blood and we are all part of a global community now. – Aloe Blacc As some of you know, this year has been the year of international travel for me. As of the end of June, I’ve spent time in 5 countries, not …
Why We Host Thanksgiving
We have all known the long loneliness, and we have found that the answer is community. – Dorothy Day Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take …
5 Things I Didn’t Expect Our First Week In Japan
“You have to take risks. We only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen” – Paulo Coelho Hello from Japan! Husband and I have been here for about a week, learning our way around and trying our hardest to stay out of trouble. I think we’re both finally over …