I am very minimalist about what goes on the kitchen counter. We don’t have a coffee maker, which helps. Got this from Costco and love it. Much better than microwave for reheating; good size for 2-person meals. Can’t live without it.

Inspired by Catherine Coleman Flowers’ talk on her new book “Holy Ground” about environmental justice activism, grounded in her Christian faith. It enlarged my view of I Cor 13:7, quoted at the start of the book: “[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” #SABookFest

First purchase of the day at the #SABookFest. One of the events that makes me love #SanAntonio so much

Cory Booker got a lot of love in San Antonio. He was the single most-quoted person on signs, summed up here. “Power of people,” “moral moment” and “not left/right but right/wrong” were popular too.

One more sign quoting @booker.senate.gov at the #HandsOff rally in San Antonio.

The sign makers at today’s #HandsOff rally heard you loud and clear

Spent Jan. 20 (my birthday) birdwatching in South Texas.