Comments for Ben Hewitt

Comment on Hungry by Tonya - Plain and Joyful Living

Tonya - Plain and Joyful Living — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:11:47 +0000

Just wanted to leave a note to say how much I am enjoying your writing. While we have a large family (seven children) we do live simply and maintain a connection to most of the food we eat. I have been challenging myself to prepare our family’s meals with more grace, love and care as food is so important.

Comment on Hungry by betsyohs

betsyohs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:11:51 +0000

oh, no! when I go to your homepage, I get redirected to “Nouse was here”. Google thinks that’s a bad thing…and I’m bummed because I wanted to look at your taproot post again, but that link also redirects.

Comment on Hungry by Aspendance

Aspendance — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:28:04 +0000

I like this. I’m leery to try fasting due to blood sugar level problems but I have tried to maintain reverence for my food by creating a table prayer that includes the line “bless the farmers that grew it, the hands that harvested and the cook that prepared it.”

Whenever we use this prayer it instantly changes my awareness and reverence.

Comment on Hungry by E. Baron

E. Baron — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:44:50 +0000

I’ve read recently that routine one-day fasting also improves mental acuity, because of complex neurochemical changes that take place when our bodies think they are starving (my language). I have tried it and have felt this effect, although I haven’t yet made fasting a routine practice. Lots more benefits, too, not the least of which is appreciation for what we have. Perhaps it’s as simple as the lessons that come of shaking up routines, whatever they are.

Comment on Hungry by sylvia

sylvia — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00:32 +0000

One of my dearest friends is a Hindu. She fasts every Thursday and gives the money she would have spent on her food to a local food bank. When I asked her why she did it, I expected some Hindu belief or theological reason. Instead, Mennaxi told me that she had been hungry as a child and a food bank had fed her and her siblings. It wasn’t enough to simply contribute money now that times are better for her, she wanted to REMEMBER what it was like to be hungry so that she did not lose gratitude for what she has.

Comment on Taproot by rhonda

rhonda — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:54:42 +0000

Thanks, Ben! I knew the locals would prove to be a friendly sort, lol! Would love some local insight as we get closer. Heading towards Orchard Valley Waldorf and just trying to secure our cozy farmhouse; oh, the paperwork, aaaargh!!!

Comment on Taproot by betsyohs

betsyohs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:57:34 +0000

Like Rhonda, I heard about Taproot first on soulemama. I’ve been reading your blog for a while, though, and I jumped on the subscription when I saw you as a contributor. I can’t wait!

Comment on Taproot by Ben Hewitt

Ben Hewitt — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:09:40 +0000

Hi Rhonda,

Montpelier’s a great place. I grew up just outside town. If you need any help, local insight, etc, just ask.

Comment on Taproot by rhonda

rhonda — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:20:38 +0000

PS…cannot wait to receive my first issue!

Comment on Taproot by rhonda

rhonda — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:20:01 +0000

Was introduced to Taproot via SouleMama and found you as I navigated the “Taproot” webpage. Northern Vermont, I was intrigued, and I found myself a new blog! We are planning a move to the Montpelier area this summer with the hopes of digging deeper. That explains my intrigue in all things Vermont, especially sustainable VT! Glad to have found you, enjoying your blog!