Tag: affluence

• So Happy Our Paths Crossed

  Wendy continues to ask me what I’ve been up to lately. Here’s part of my answer: A new-to-me friend stopped by the other day. She is familiar with fiber arts, so I introduced her to our studio. She saw the weaving project that my husband was working on, and her jaw dropped as she exclaimed,…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  March 21, 2016

  Creativity

  affluence, art, handwoven fabric, reblog, weaving

• Weighing In on New Years Resolutions

  Now that the new year is under way, you might be putting your resolutions to the test. This weekend, I noticed that a nearby grocery store had expanded its produce department, even though we are having seasonal temperatures around 0o F, and none of these foods could grow nearby now. I imagine that they are feeding people’s…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  January 22, 2015

  Customs

  affluence, expectations, seasons, self-talk, winter

• The Longest Night

  Originally posted on Deeper Roots: Tonight is the longest night. At 5:03 the shortest day of the year ended and the winter solstice, the longest night began. My family lit candles – six candles on the menorah for the six (thus far) nights of Hannukah and four candles on the Advent Wreath for Peace, Hope,…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  December 26, 2014

  Customs, Social Justice

  affluence, Christmas, Hannukah, Liza Neal, new moon, privilege, reblog, Solstice, tradition, winter

• A Dog’s Life by Ed Kinane

  Archie, our black lab mix, is a remarkably handsome guy (I think). He has soft, silky hair; a long, elegant muzzle; and thoughtful, soulful eyes. He barks ferociously when anyone comes to the door, but then within a minute decides our guest deserves his warmest, deepest attention. We serve Archie the very best dog food…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  February 2, 2014

  Social Justice

  affluence, drone, Kinane, privilege, responsibility