Spring Awakening

I was planning to use this post to lament about our hard-fought spring this year.  You know, talk about the weather – a teaser of warmth in early April followed by two weeks of cold – so very Minnesotan

Then on April 11th a young black man, Daunte Wright, died at the hands of a police officer in Brooklyn Center, MN – also, it seems, so very Minnesotan as the jury begins deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial today.

My emotions are strong and raw.  As the mother of two young men, I am heartbroken at the thought of, yet another, mother’s son taken away so senselessly.  I am angry at the endless, systemic, racism in this country.  As a white woman in her 60’s, I realize the privilege I experience every day of my life and I am working hard to do my part in this fight against racism.  I will speak out, support, march and push myself to truly understand my own biases and opportunities for change.

This is my spring awakening…….

The recipe I developed this week for a Buddha Bowl seemed particularly fitting in the midst of this emotional turmoil.  It’s a peaceful, easy and accessible dish – perfect for sharing with family, neighbors and those in need of a meal, hopefully around a table  filled with open conversation.

I invite you to make a few Buddha Bowls this week and share them with love.