For years in a community kitchen, no one said thank you. It wasn’t rude — it was cultural. Here’s why I kept showing up anyway, and what changed when gratitude quietly entered the room.
Love Persuades Where Logic Cannot.
The moments that changed me most weren’t when I was logically defeated — they were when I felt deeply seen. In a world full of arguments, love might be the most persuasive force we have.
Small Project: Made and sold craft on a park bench
1) The Project Together we set up a small craft stall on a beach bench each week, selling handmade items and demonstrating our craft live to passers-by. 2) Why I Did It (purpose / mission / goal) We wanted to explore how sharing craft in a public space could engage a community, invite conversation, andContinue reading “Small Project: Made and sold craft on a park bench”
We started a local Podcast
Project: Starting a Local Podcast We began a small project together: creating a podcast from scratch. Purpose / Mission / Goal The goal was to explore storytelling and conversation, learning how to craft a show while connecting with our local community. We wanted to experiment, have fun, and give listeners a peek into the interestsContinue reading “We started a local Podcast”
I think I want to start a small project but don’t know what
Welcome. These are the places where ideas meet life — and where something real begins. This space isn’t a résumé. It’s not a portfolio of polished achievements. It’s a living trail of small projects — creative, messy, faithful, hopeful — all rooted in community care and presence. Some of these projects are finished. Some areContinue reading “I think I want to start a small project but don’t know what”
