Spring Frittata
Spring is here and the chickens are laying, and laying, and laying, and laying! Farm fresh eggs are worth the expense in every way, for taste and quality, and also for conscience. Here is one way [...]
Territory Acknowledgements: Rewriting the Hollyhock Orientation
Co-written by: Peter Wrinch and Dr. Amie Wolf “These two rows symbolize two paths or two vessels, traveling down the same river together. We shall each travel the river together, side by side, [...]
Consent & Liberation: A Public Apology
Hollyhock means many things to many different people. As Hollyhock’s Communications Manager, I have the unique privilege and challenge of communicating this to the world. There exists complex [...]
Managing Possibility: Creating a Successful Resident Service Program
When I stepped into the role of Manager of the Resident Service Program (volunteers) at Hollyhock last season, I soon realized that my job title could be “Manager of Possibility.” [...]
Borscht Soup
At this time of year, there is something very comforting about a good warm soup. The mix of earthy beets and carrots with the addition of the tomatoes is perfection. I recently served this with [...]
Committed to the Journey: Reflections on Equity and Power
At the heart of what Hollyhock does is human connection. Our leadership conferences, for example, have been so successful because they connect people of diverse backgrounds – across [...]
Measuring Out My Life in Coffee Spoons
I have a confession. I love coffee. I have been drinking it since I was 7 or 8 years old – a little splash of brown elixir in warm milk, a sacrament of morning to share with my parents at [...]