Mia-Rut

To be clear Mia Rut (pronounced root) is one of those double first name deals (or first then middle name) so I'd prefer not to be called Ms. (middle name)

I'm from a seriously bad-ass Christian family (my mom's a minister and my sisters have been missionaries in African countries).  But I'm all but a mikvah away from being a Jew.

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Easter with a Christian Libertarian Environmentalist Lunatic Farmer

When I was very little, my dream job was to be a farmer. The small…

The Audacity of Hopelessness

“Jobs must be our focus in 2010,” President Obama said last night to thunderous applause…

Duck Bacon Three-Way

The first time I tried it, I was in a group.  The second time, it…

F*ing The Christmas Tree Guy

Barely before the Thanksgiving leftovers are in the fridge and that last dish is washed,…

The Thanksgiving Hunter and Gatherer

I love cooking big dinners, especially when they come with interesting dishes or new culinary…

Unemployment: Adventures in Pickling

It all started with an excessive amount of cabbage. One of my housemates wanted to…

Can There Be Peace Without Any Bagels? (Updated)

“It is early, and I need carbs. You can quote me on that,” said Lilit…

Homeless for the Holidays

The week before Rosh Hashanah this year was not at all what I had expected. …