The compost out-house toilet is not my favorite. It's stinky, and not much of a 'rest'-room. I have however, noticed that there is some good reading material on the table next to the toilet, and thought once or twice about lingering for a good flip through the National Geographic. But then I thought better of it. It does make me wonder just WHO relaxes in there for an article or two. I never thought I would say this, but I much prefer the bucket with toilet seat that sits in my bathroom. It even has a companion bucket filled with sawdust for me to scoop on top when I finish. Guess cats are onto something..
The people here at the farm are fabulous. They have been incredible with the kids, inviting them to help collect and wash eggs, throw around the football and whip up a batch of no-sugar added, natural peanut butter brownies in the community kitchen. I'm impressed so far. And the food!? These people are serious about their food. In just a handful of days, we have eaten such things as chevre (home made goat cheese), some type of organic black bean relish dish with fresh cilantro and tomatoes right off the farm, homemade breads of various kinds, fresh pumpkin polenta, and homemade bruschetta pizza. I have a lot of learning to do! All of the lunches are vegetarian since there are quite a few who eat this way here. I am thrilled to say the least, because most of the dishes I cook center around meat. It amazes me that single girls in their 20's can cook this way! What a gift!
We had out first class this week on the topic of "sustainable vs. organic agriculture" which was very informative. We learned about tilling and how bad it is over long periods of time for the soil, causing erosion. We learned a bit about maintaining soil quality and the pros and cons of organic agriculture as well as the pros and cons of modern agricultural practices. This is a whole new world for us and there is SO much to learn. The people here are from all types of educational backgrounds and many of them are biologists in their own right, scientists-all of them to a degree, but so informed in all of these areas. I hope to be half as educated by the end of this year. Wow.
Well, it's late, and another home school day awaits us in the morning. We are still trying to figure out our schedule and I am trying to be patient and flexible..trying. :) It's good to be settled in a place to call "home" for now, and to be at the beginning of a new season and a new adventure. God has something for us in every time and place and I am looking forward to the things He will add to our lives here at World Hunger Relief.
