by John Pitney | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
John Pitney, my grandfather and founder of the Pitney Century Farm, was married to Elizabeth S. Wayland in Licking County, Ohio, Mar. 24, 1834. They were given negro slaves as a wedding gift and I was told a few years ago by Warren Hammonds (relatives in Fayette, Mo.)...
by John Pitney | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Several years ago, we were living in Eugene, Oregon and I was on the Board of the Willamette Farm and Food Coalition. Under the direction of Megan Kemple (A bonafide Local Food Genius!) we started the Farm to School project for the schools and farms of Lane County. ...
by John Pitney | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
The wheels on the bus go round and round,Round and round, round and round!The wheels on the bus go round and round,All through the town! Our grandson is almost 3 years old and he’s always loved to sing! One of the first songs he learned was “The Wheels On the...
by John Pitney | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
I hope you all had an important time with your mothers and a time remembering your mothers on Mother’s Day. We did. But, taking a look around here in Central Oregon, it’s pretty clear every day is Mother’s Day! In fact, you have to look out...
by John Pitney | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
I was asked to zoom preach at Bend United Methodist the third Sunday of Lent. Because I didn’t get around to posting the video until now, in the middle of Holy Week, I offer it as a reminder that, if we don’t understand the real Jesus, we don’t have much chance...
by John Pitney | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yeah, I KNOW already!!!! It’s almost a whole frickin’ month since February 14. The dog ate my Blogpost alright? Get over it (we don’t even have a dog)! As underwhelming as this post may seem, given the date, Happy Oregon’s 162nd Birthday anyway! I just wanted you...
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