The menu was Mediterranean. The potluck was DELICIOUS. The table was gorgeous. And it wasn't mine. The guest list was made up of 12 people who know each other at varying depths, from acquaintances to soul-bearing. We gathered around Matt & Lindsay's table because of our collective desire to share life by sharing food. And together … Continue reading BE A GUEST
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A significant part of what I do in practicing hospitality with a community of young adults is blessing and sending them into the next chapter of their story. Every time someone who attends our community dinners moves away - we go around the circle at our table and everyone speaks an affirmation over the member … Continue reading HELP FOR PRACTICING AFFIRMATION
I love to love people with food. And when life is too hectic to cook, I love guests with pizza delivery. The heart of hospitality is not serving great food to your guests. It is inviting people into our homes to receive the gifts of care and belonging. Sometimes I have the energy to do … Continue reading HOMEMADE FOOD IS OPTIONAL
Recently I was invited to speak on hospitality at a Mother's Of Pre Schoolers (MOPS) group in my community. This was a special opportunity to talk about nourishing bodies and souls at our tables, and that practicing hospitality is not as complicated as we've come to believe. Our culture - heavily influenced by foodies and … Continue reading ENTERTAINING VS HOSPITALITY
"Let’s stop introducing the people we love based solely on what they do, who they cash their checks from, or what’s on their twitter profiles. Let’s instead start reminding them of who they are. Let’s start conversations that don’t begin and end with who has the most interesting job in the room." - Cadence Turpin … Continue reading A BETTER WAY TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE
I am in love with HEARTISTRY: the art of welcome. It is a lovely site about inviting people into the beautiful space that we create at our tables so that we can affirm others value and worth. I feel strongly that you don't have to decorate your table with magnificent centerpieces or themed designs to … Continue reading HEARTISTRY – THE ART OF WELCOME
I said to my husband, "Check the bathrooms and make sure they aren't gross." That was my standard of cleanliness last Sunday when we hosted a gathering for young adults. Not gross. I had agreed to host this summertime potluck and discussion group months ago. And I had a great vision for how this time … Continue reading NOT GROSS: A STANDARD OF CLEANLINESS
