Tenzin, but Lutheran (with a generous dash of Buddhism)
@lutherantenzin.bsky.social
Pastor, parent, partner living that homestead-ish life and talking about random life things, churchy stuff, lefty politics, organic-ish gardening, chicken ranchin’, books, nerdy animated fandoms, music, and whisky. He/him
New instrument! Having lots of fun, already figured out how to play a semi-decent version of “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive”
June 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New instrument! Having lots of fun, already figured out how to play a semi-decent version of “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive”
Meet the ATLA Cats - Katara, Suki, and Aang!
May 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Meet the ATLA Cats - Katara, Suki, and Aang!
I had the coolest experience earlier while watering the garden. This little fella came and was flying in and out of the water stream repeatedly, then landed on the fence and hung out for a few minutes before flying away.
May 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I had the coolest experience earlier while watering the garden. This little fella came and was flying in and out of the water stream repeatedly, then landed on the fence and hung out for a few minutes before flying away.
Orioles are back! Two of them were hanging out in one of our apple trees yesterday morning…gives me joy, and God knows I need a source of it these days.
May 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Orioles are back! Two of them were hanging out in one of our apple trees yesterday morning…gives me joy, and God knows I need a source of it these days.
Cobbler, anyone?
May 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Cobbler, anyone?
This is the somewhat messy post-tucking-in pic, but this breakfast is sending me places. Tangelo, beet, goat cheese, pistachio with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
April 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is the somewhat messy post-tucking-in pic, but this breakfast is sending me places. Tangelo, beet, goat cheese, pistachio with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
It’s garden season! One of the first major projects of the early-mid spring is done - planting hardy kiwi vines, plus some rhubarb as a companion. There will likely be some strawberries planted in there, as well.
April 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It’s garden season! One of the first major projects of the early-mid spring is done - planting hardy kiwi vines, plus some rhubarb as a companion. There will likely be some strawberries planted in there, as well.
It’s nice enough to be spending evenings on the deck again, so tonight’s the first of my warm weather season’s Sunday Night Opera series. Tonight, it’s Delibes’ “Lakmé” featuring Natalie Dessay in the title role. Add in a generous pour of Lagavulin DE and it’s a perfect spring evening.
April 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
It’s nice enough to be spending evenings on the deck again, so tonight’s the first of my warm weather season’s Sunday Night Opera series. Tonight, it’s Delibes’ “Lakmé” featuring Natalie Dessay in the title role. Add in a generous pour of Lagavulin DE and it’s a perfect spring evening.
I started substitute teaching this year. I was filling in for the Ag teacher today (welcome to country life), and one of the 9th graders saw me as she was coming into class and loudly went “YES! Mr. Tenzin’s here!” Made me feel like I’m doing something right and actually connecting w/the students.
March 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I started substitute teaching this year. I was filling in for the Ag teacher today (welcome to country life), and one of the 9th graders saw me as she was coming into class and loudly went “YES! Mr. Tenzin’s here!” Made me feel like I’m doing something right and actually connecting w/the students.
I’ve seen rain, hail, sleet, and snow today, so it’s soup for supper tonight. Rainbow Plant Life’s Lemony Chickpea Soup (with a few tweaks) for the win!
March 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I’ve seen rain, hail, sleet, and snow today, so it’s soup for supper tonight. Rainbow Plant Life’s Lemony Chickpea Soup (with a few tweaks) for the win!
ATLA cats to the rescue!
March 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
ATLA cats to the rescue!
Aang decided to be all cuddly last night. Perfectly fine by me.
March 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Aang decided to be all cuddly last night. Perfectly fine by me.
Melania’s handling the decorating!
March 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Melania’s handling the decorating!
Also, they’re not pets per se, but here’s many of our 31 free ranging chickens (28 hens and 3 roosters)
February 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Also, they’re not pets per se, but here’s many of our 31 free ranging chickens (28 hens and 3 roosters)
February 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Currently reading The Nutmeg’s Curse and just finished Otherlands; both excellent reads!
February 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Currently reading The Nutmeg’s Curse and just finished Otherlands; both excellent reads!
Played this with the Airbender kids this evening and we had a blast! Fun, easy to play, and highly relatable in our home.
February 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Played this with the Airbender kids this evening and we had a blast! Fun, easy to play, and highly relatable in our home.
I had a birthday and got to celebrate it with my wife and kids, who worked together to make a fabulous red velvet cake - my favorite!
February 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I had a birthday and got to celebrate it with my wife and kids, who worked together to make a fabulous red velvet cake - my favorite!
May you all be blessed with a partner in life who’ll make your favorite cake AND homemade ice cream for your birthday (or whatever your preferred festive treats might be)!
February 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
May you all be blessed with a partner in life who’ll make your favorite cake AND homemade ice cream for your birthday (or whatever your preferred festive treats might be)!
…bracing. Also weird when it’s time to start getting the basement seed-starting lab set up.
February 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
…bracing. Also weird when it’s time to start getting the basement seed-starting lab set up.
Snow day baking project: A sourdough apple fritter loaf
February 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Snow day baking project: A sourdough apple fritter loaf
Katara is a pretty kitty!
February 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Katara is a pretty kitty!
Armani reminds me of our Aang both in terms of looks and attitude
February 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Armani reminds me of our Aang both in terms of looks and attitude
My wife sent me this and, honestly, I’m not sure why Suki and Aang needed to make a right angle. Katara wanted none of it and did not become the hypotenuse, however.
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
My wife sent me this and, honestly, I’m not sure why Suki and Aang needed to make a right angle. Katara wanted none of it and did not become the hypotenuse, however.
The chickens literally followed me to the mailbox and back because they wanted treats. Yes, I gave them treats.
February 6, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The chickens literally followed me to the mailbox and back because they wanted treats. Yes, I gave them treats.