I do hope that, through its colors and shapes, it speaks for itself. Or maybe it asks more questions than it has answers.
It is my favorite of the five pieces I made on Halloween from my bags of fabric scraps, just because I like looking at it. It keeps my mind guessing.” – Maria.
“ Color Theory is rich with meaning in the world of consumer culture. Logos, Brand identities, packaging, and advertising all use color to communicate about goods and services. Moving behind the conventional – almost cliche – color meanings in consumer culture, you consider the meaningfulness of color in art, which can be refreshingly subjective, personal, and nuanced. In the hands of poets, musicians, and visual artists, color takes on new, individual, and even private meanings that can reveal a profound depth of feeling. —– Eric Hibit, Visual artist, author of Color Theory For Dummies.
Do specific colors weigh more than others? Do some colors advance while others recede? Can colors convey conditions such as wetness and dryness? The answer to all is yes. -Eric Hibit.
Green is the color of money in the U.S. It is also the color of nature and symbolizes the environment.
I spent some time yesterday trying to capture the rarest of places: a literal Factory of Good. It feels like home to me.
There is no politics there, no red, no blue, no dividing of people, no labeling of people, only caring. It feels good to wake up there with friends, neighbors, and all kinds of people united to do good. It is a special place. Here, Americans do what Americans have always done best: help their neighbors when they get into trouble.
To me, it is a shrine to humanity and the best inside of us. Come inside and look in images, not words, in feeling, no power or greed. Inside, a chance to be good and nothing else. Here, it is better to do good than to argue about what good means.
Every volunteer gets a sock.
Sarah wants the people who feel welcome.
Volunteers: Sue has a big heart and gives much of it to the food pantry.
During the festive season, Sarah’s unwavering desire to spread the joy of Christmas all year transforms the pantry into a haven of warmth and celebration, where every member is made to feel unique and cherished, and every volunteer has nothing to do but good. Nobody is red or blue; they are just people.
I love exploring the twists and corners of the food pantry and life in the back.
The pans in the kitchen say a lot.
Every Tuesday, the big truck from the New York Food Bank arrives, and a lot of hard work begins.
Sarah put up a Christmas tree for the pantry members.
The food shelves are the “store,” as some call them—the heart of a food bank.
When the truck comes.
It takes practice to develop the strength to confront problems and fears calmly and effectively; panic and worry do not work. Being calm requires fresh, thoughtful, and solid thinking.
The wise men and women say this is why I practice peacefulness in a chaotic and divided world.
When I learn to stop my mind from racing ahead, I become calmer, and my mind becomes more apparent, like clear water after the mud has settled.
I like the idea of settling, and I practice every day.
Sarah’s request now focuses on warm, easy-to-make foods that will please the children and make the busy adults happy.
The pantry urgently needs Ravioli and Brownie Fudge Mix, which is simple and inexpensive. Please help if you can
Wish List Browsing: Many donors choose to browse the Cambridge Pantry Wish Lists, where urgently needed and unavailable items are constantly listed and updated.
Accessing the Pantry Wish List is easy and convenient. You can browse it day or night, whenever works best for you, by clicking on the links here or the “Cambridge food bank” button at the bottom of every blog post.
Thank you; your generosity and kindness are truly appreciated, and you are making a real difference in the lives of those in our community who need it most.
Today’s requests are simple and inexpensive.
I hope we get them back on the shelves; they are all items not available to the pantry but have been repeatedly requested by the parents of the pantry families and their children.
Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, Fudge, 18.3.
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz, Pack of 4, $4.48.
