Category Archives: Charity
The Giver
“If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out … Continue reading
The Rosemary Conversation
“Excuse me, you’re the garden teacher?” I turned to a tap on my shoulder, and saw a woman looking at me with what my students and clients called RBF (resting bitch face). I pulled out my headphones, smiled, and asked “Am I … Continue reading
A cheap, charitable model to solving hunger
I enjoy learning what my young adults ate or helping them figure out meal ideas on a budget. In return they provide me with a list of resources and referrals that I can pass on to others. It also thrills … Continue reading
Thanksgiving, Food Bank Edition
The Thurston County Food Bank faces a turkey shortage this week after nearly 4,000 families registered for a free Thanksgiving basket. The food bank buys its turkeys in July to ensure there are enough to go around, but about 800 … Continue reading
Brussels Sprouts and a Community Garden
Packing up my garden cubie for the summer, I found a brown paper sack with a note that read “I have no idea what to do with these Brussel Sprouts from my recent CSA box. I know you will make … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 