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Posts By: Ilana Barach
November 27, 2013
I know it is a bit cliché to talk about thanksgiving and thankfulness, so please bear with me. I would like to introduce a unique way to cultivate thankfulness through the Buddhist practice of Metta (meaning lovingkindness). Metta is just a desire that others be happy and free from suffering. We recognize that everyone seeks… Read more »
October 21, 2013
For a while, now, I’ve been troubled with our approach to addressing food insecurity. I certainly see the importance of national programs like WIC and SNAP. But on a local level, we are rather short-sighted, focusing on emergency relief through soup kitchens and food pantries, rather than addressing the root causes of food insecurity. The… Read more »
August 20, 2013
I got to go to the Indiana State Fair last week. I knew what to expect, but still would like to see some things changed, or at least added. The purpose of the fair depends on who you talk to, but I would say that the official purpose is to promote and celebrate Indiana agriculture…. Read more »
June 18, 2013
Recently, some studies have been published with findings that contradict our understanding of food deserts. The New York Times article where this is covered cites two studies. One published last March that used national data (multiple locations) found that poor urban neighborhoods had more fast food restaurants and convenience stores than more wealthy areas,… Read more »
March 19, 2013
Coffee is as much a part of our culture as beer and baseball. But the work it takes to get coffee from tree to coffee-maker doesn’t get much attention. I recently learned about how coffee beans are processed at a presentation at Irvington Presbyterian Church here in Indianapolis. The Presbyterian Church encourages local churches, such… Read more »
