Communal Living
Writing is a very solitary activity for me. In order for me to write, I need solitude and I need quiet. I am most motivated to write and write best when I am ...
Tag: Learning
Glamping for God
Okay…I’m a little embarrassed by the title of this post. I mean, it’s funny, but… It’s crass. It’s a bit of a cheap laugh...
News From the Farm Front
Oh, what a week… The recent craziness around here came to a relative end on Wednesday as 6 of the volunteers left, leaving just myself and the Belgian gi...
Dubrovnik and Milna
I arrived in Dubrovnik on Wednesday afternoon. I booked an apartment just outside the city walls with a rooftop terrace overlooking the old city and the Adriat...
Mostar
Geez, what a whirlwind trip. I hardly have a chance to write about my (mis)adventures before I’m off to my next destination! I left Sarajevo for Mostar o...
Sarajevo
Sarajevo…where do I begin with this city? With its beauty, immense historical significance, recent suffering and violence, and remarkable recovery to a b...
Cornucopia of Change
This has been quite the overwhelming week, and I didn’t even realize it until I sat down to write this post. People have left (and two more are leaving t...
The Farm: Week 1
Last week on the farm, I: Did a lot of weeding; Learned about “sheet mulching” as a quick and easy way to start a new garden bed; Helped to expand one of the ga...
Exercises in Patience
Herräng has been practically a non-stop exercise in patience and acceptance for me. Sharing such a small space with so many other people when I’m so used...