Gardening
Resolving the omnivore’s dilemma
Many people make new year’s resolutions and one of mine has been finishing to read books I had sitting near my bed unfinished. One of them has been so fascinating, eye-opening, thought-provoking, that I want to share about it. It is called “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan, whose article in the New York Times [...]
On Earth Day
On one hand the fact that Earth Day exists is a testimony that there is a problem with the way we treat Mother Earth. One the other hand a single day is not enough — no more that having a Father’s Day is enough to appreciate fatherhood. But we need to start somewhere. My steps [...]
Once upon a time, childhood took place outside
Once upon a time, childhood took place outside… This rings so true! Growing up in Bulgaria, we always had a garden plot in the city, a vineyard near the city, and orchard and vegetable gardens in both villages I spent time — where my mom and my dad were born. My interactions with the gardens [...]
Beyond the limited self
Ever since I went to Bulgaria I have been contemplating on the question of what is authentic in me. The question was inspired by the observation of how much I fluctuated depending on who I was around. That was particularly obvious when I was around old friends who were not fully familiar with the meaning [...]
Rose-garden of the spirit
O FRIEND! In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love, and from the nightingale of affection and desire loosen not thy hold. Treasure the companionship of the righteous and eschew all fellowship with the ungodly. (Baha’u’llah, The Persian Hidden Words) O MY CHILDREN! I fear lest, bereft of the melody [...]
Does God like mistakes?
Last night I was sitting at the table helping my older daughter color welcoming cards to be used at the upcoming Feast of Rahmat (Mercy) which she and her baby sister will host next Monday. As she was coloring diligently, trying to stay within the lines (apparently a very important thing for a 4 1/2 [...]
Going bananas over bananas
I very well remember the joy of having 1 (one) banana as the highlight of the new year celebration when growing in socialist Bulgaria. My father would wait in line for hours to bring 4 (four) bananas, one for each family member, and sometimes also 4 (four) oranges. Postponing the pleasure of taking the first [...]
