Author Archives: beckyajohnson
Organicology Conference
Yesterday I had the pleasure to attend the first day of the Organicology Conference in Portland. The purpose of the conference was to bring together practitioners of organic agriculture for “the study of a sustainable food future.” I spent most … Continue reading
Spreading Blog Appreciation
I have admittedly felt like I am in a blog rut the past few months. It may be a form of writer’s block, or perhaps it’s that time of year when I am so focused on my work that I … Continue reading
Here I Go Again {BlogHer Book Club}
Jen Lancaster’s latest novel Here I Go Again is a comical sketch about karma and second chances. In high school, Lissy Ryder was head cheerleader, prom queen, a bully and a mega-bitch. Twenty years later, her personality hasn’t changed a bit … Continue reading
The Tiger’s Wife
I recently joined a new book discussion group, which I have been looking to do since I moved to Oregon. I belonged to 2 book discussion groups when I lived in Las Vegas, and I miss the camaraderie of connecting … Continue reading
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” “We must rapidly begin the shift from a “thing-oriented” society to a “person-oriented” society. When … Continue reading
Becky A. Johnson 