Isabella Jackson ‘2021 Now, I wish I could say that I have been able to be in the presence of Buddhist nuns as they prepare revitalizing and beautiful masterpieces when making …
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Fasting and It’s Relationship with Religion
Isabella Jackson ’21 Fasting. Now wouldn’t you say that that is the opposite of enjoying the heartiness of the earth. The farthest thing from gathering around a warm dish that …
When Plantains, White Rice, and Black Beans Meet
Food that brings excitement, diversity, and a little spice to life is always fun . Bella Cuba, a food experience you will never forget, is one of the best restaurants …
The Tree of Theresa
On a mountain whose peak was the beacon to the warm town of Aldeboden, there was a tree. It was a patchy forest that was bare in the winter months. …
The Table
There is no sun and you are sitting half-awake at your dinner table. The fast will soon be beginning, and once the sun is up you are no longer allowed …
The Table
Imagine worn wood, smoothed by the passing of bowls filled with colorful vegetables in rich sauces, a table where conversation has been heaped in hearty servings creating life. The importance …
To Rest in Peace
Where the colors of amber and honey seem to melt into one, and the whole scene is encapsulated in this sweet crystallized state, my head begins to droop. Nothing changes …
Carrying Love
I look at my grandma’s eyes and cup her face Tears run down her freckled tan cheeks. Tears that have been streaming for years, Carrying the weight of our family, …
The Love Guru’s History of Valentine’s Day
This pink and red day filled with love makes some people wince knowing that this might be another holiday celebrating love spent alone. Although this is a possibility, the origins …
A Mountain’s Observation of The Creations
Once upon a time, a mountain stood staring alone into the abyss of the world. You see, it was the first one to be created. The first mountain stood here …