Clemency Letter from Don’s Spiritual Counselor
The man Don has become is completely different from the boy I met all those years ago. He is a good, good man who is overflowing with care for others.
Most Valuable Lessons
Dare to show kindness, patience, understanding, and laugh at that which stands in your way because with love and wisdom and willingness, you are far greater than any roadblock. Defiance!
Free Will
Most of our lives are that of sleepwalking. All that nonsense we say about having free will is only half true. We have to first free our will, otherwise we are just unconsciously sleepwalking thinking we are in control.
Marcona Almond, Pecan, Pistachio Nut Brittle with Sesame Seeds and Dark Chocolate
This candy has all the crunch and butteriness of caramel brittle backed by rich, creamy chocolate studded with salty nuts. It has a good snap but it also gives way when you bite in and doesn’t break your teeth.
Coming Back Home
As I became curious about who she was, Mom started to reveal herself and it had less to do with Mom changing than it did with my own heart breaking down over time.
Free Food L.A.: New City, Same Ethos
The respect and love are mutual and the intimacy shared boundless. Free Food L.A. is what provides me with a new breath every week.
Re-wilding the Carceral Ecosystem through Mycelial Wisdom
What if we learn from mycelial wisdom and embrace the darkness, the messiness, the ugliness and use it to fuel a new purpose? What if people in prison were seen as essential for the transformation of humanity?
Persimmon Muffins
After the leaves are gone, the persimmons remain on the tree, hanging there like Christmas ornaments, and slowly beginning to ripen and turn sweet. We were picking ripe, luscious fruit in the middle of December!
Pain to Purpose
I’ve found a way to turn my pain into a purpose, with my words and a pen,
Let the oasis of heartache flow, for a higher purpose or worthy end,
We all must make the best of this life that we’ve been given,
No matter if we’re living it on the streets or in prison.
Impermanence and the Transitory Nature of Food as Art
At 5 p.m. the meal comes together. All the items are assembled for the first time on the first plate which is set in front of the first patron. It’s like the last grain of sand, the final puzzle piece is in its place.
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