Empathy lives, and thrives. People at the Pantry assumed that the Army of Good would be distracted by the political news that was obsessing, horrifying, challenging, and frightening most, if not all, of America. Was anyone thinking of much else? One of the beautiful things about a farm is that you have to pay attention; the dark parts of America are just not as all-encompassing.

I wasn’t sure what would happen, but I’m sure now. Food for the pantry has been coming every day, including the food for Thanksgiving; here is the food that came just a few minutes ago when I got up from having lunch with Maria. One load was for Thanksgiving, and a new load was for the latest requests, including women’s health supplies. I hope you are all contagious. There is a Compassion Revolution; I see it all the time. You are it.

Thanks for sticking with the pantry. As you seem to know, their needs do not stop with the news. Neither does your empathy. Bless you.

A lot of women’s health products have started showing up. The women’s shelf will be complete for a while, thanks once more.