Bedlam Farm Blog Journal by Jon Katz

The Cambridge Food Pantry
4 April

Sarah’s Pick For Today: Pasta! On A Stormy Day, Spaghetti For The People Who Miss It

by Jon Katz

The farm is blanketed in snow and ice, and the temperature continues to plummet. Sarah recently shared with me that spaghetti and pasta are famous and that they are desperately needed food items at the Cambridge Pantry.

I told her this was a perfect request for the Army Of Good. We specialize in small acts of great kindness, such as getting food and other things for those who need them.

Speaking for myself, I can’t think of a better thing to do on a nasty post-winter morning than to help a needy family eat one of their favorite foods by sending some spaghetti.

One of the pantry volunteers told me their clients greatly miss pasta, especially in weather like this. This is one of the essential foods the pantry is out of or cannot get in inconsistent or meaningful amounts. It is healthy and valued family food that is easy to make for people with two, even three, jobs.

Sarah listed Barilla Spaghetti Pasta made with Durum Wheat Seminole (Kosher),  Non-GMO 16 oz.  Box, Pack of eight,  $13.38

The next item on Sarah’s list, which I’ve also heard from her clients, is dish soap, which is badly needed.  It’s on the Wish List and is tomorrow’s food choice: Amazon Basics Fresh Sent Dish Soap, 30.0z., Pack of Four, $13.62.

Dish Soap can make life a lot easier quickly and is greatly appreciated.

Your response to this new Army of Good Mission has been beyond expectation or even my imagination. Many people bless you and thank you every day. Your donations brighten their days, lift their morale, and make their children happy.

You can browse the Cambridge Pantry Wish List here. It is updated daily, and they need everything on it.

If you send donations outside of Amazon, the address is Cambridge Food Pantry, c/o Sarah Harrington, 24 E. Main Street, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.

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Birds
4 April

Bird Storm Journal. Food In A Storm

by Jon Katz

Storms bring birds to feeders. I sat under a feeder window for half an hour, and my patience was quickly rewarding. I enjoy learning about birds and watching them. They are powerful meditation, calming, distracting, and fascinating.

I can’t believe the way they move.

I hope you will also enjoy these images; they are calming and uplifting. After hours and hours of experimenting, I’ve figured out how to shoot through glass.

I spotted a cardinal up in a tree. It was a lucky shot; the red just stood out in the snow.

 

 

Four birds

 

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Bedlam Farm
4 April

The Everything Storm: Wind, Snow, Ice And Rain. Until Friday

by Jon Katz

We’re seeing what I call an Everything Storm.

I pity the weather people; I know it isn’t their fault, but the forecasts are all over the place, as is this new storm a few days from April. There will be snow, ice, rain, and wind, and then more snow, ice, rain, and wind, this time for two full days.

But we are well into Spring, just a little more patience is required. The skiers are happy.

We took out the generator but didn’t use it; we prepared for an outage but didn’t have one. As always, Zip was waiting for us first thing in the morning; he seemed drawn to snow. I’m guessing he spent the night in his barn retreat, but I don’t know. He has more castles than the British Royals.

He loves to walk on the snow and listen for mice and moles below, hunting for food.  He does the same thing. I’m going to the food pantry later to take some photos, weather permitting. Otherwise, I’m not goin’ nowhere.

We have the wood stoves going, and it’s kind of nice in here on a snowy day. I didn’t get much sleep last night, so I’ll try for a nap this afternoon.

 

 

Waiting for our morning meeting.

St. Joseph is liking the view. He is our weather spirit.

The sheep came out to eat and then returned to the Pole Barn, along with the donkeys.

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Flower Art
3 April

Flower Art, As Promised. No Names, No Captions, No Spelling

by Jon Katz

As I suggested yesterday, I take photos of flowers during the light of day; in the late afternoon, I focus on Flower Art, which is my interpretation of the color and emotion that flowers generate.

I’ve stopped naming the flowers or worrying about spelling them. It just brings out the worst in people – angry and retired English teachers, I’m guessing –  and takes up too much of my time, which is precious these days.

I welcome messages about the names of the flowers; that’s how  I learn over time. Please don’t hesitate.

And thank you for that.

I won’t keep agonizing over names and spellings like some people do. It’s a distraction, and I need focus.

Today, I’m sharing more experiments in color and feeling. We might lose power tonight.

I hope you ride out this big storm safely. I’ll skip the captions, too. Good art should speak for itself, and the beauty of the flowers isn’t something my words can often equal.

I’ll see you in the morning if the power stays on.

Reminder: My photos are free to my readers; I don’t watermark or copy them. Use them in any way you wish; they are my thank you for putting up with me.

 

 

 

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