Because, there is something about gathering around a table, with food that brings out the goodness in each of us. Our hope is that “The Community Table” of Circles of Courageous Commons will set such a table of welcome. Where the “food” offered are the pieces of poetry, literature, and personal writings presented each day. 

Pat and I have tried to make it a practice to write together in the morning. Our practice is consistent enough that we have journals full of writing over the last decade.