Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer

Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer

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May 2025

April 2025

Steady
Some fragmented thoughts on the strange solace of the sea, a memory of Pope Francis, a musical benediction, and the ongoing "Good Soil" tour
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Human Nature Is Bad
Some fragmented thoughts on not feeling Easter-y this year, the wisdom of Xunzi, petty men and gentlemen, the gift of ritual, and the recognition of…
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The Gospel According to Eeyore
On this Palm Sunday, I'm thinking once again about the donkey
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Lent V: Umami
April 10, 2025
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March 2025

Lent IV: Sweet
Some fragmented thoughts on gummy bears, Sun Sugar tomatoes, the consolation of sweetness, harmony of flavors, and bearing true witness in a season of…
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Publication Day
A quick note as "Good Soil" makes its way out into the world
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Lent III: Salty
Some fragmented thoughts about a powerful substance, Jesus's vexing instruction, cooking with my mom, and medieval notions about salt's sacred…
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Lent II: Sour
Some fragmented thoughts on dried plums, plum blossoms, perspective, patience, and more dates for the Good Soil tour
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Lent I: Bitter
Some fragmented thoughts on daikon cakes, shades of flavor, translation difficulties, and the catalytic grace of community
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