Minimizing Perfection, Maximizing Joy

At the beginning of the year, I was inspired by some friends back in the States to look into the Whole 30.  I had heard of it before and had always been intrigued.  January seemed a timely season because I had been having some more health issues, and I thought that a change in eating…

Chiang Mai Hostage Crisis: Day 21

It’s been three weeks since we’ve been home.  It started as a simple trip to Chiang Mai to see friends and do some business.  We never thought this would mean three weeks of captivity. Finally, though, it seems that the hostage release has been negotiated and we’ll be allowed to go home. I suppose you…

A Visit to Fair Earth Farm

For my agriculture-minded followers: I just started a blog for the Charis Teaching Farm.  This is the first post, which is about our visit to a natural farm north of Chiang Mai.  I hope it gives some of you ideas for your own gardens/farms. Source: A Visit to Fair Earth Farm