We are two families and one bachelor, brought together by the common vision of a more meaningful existence. We are in the midst of starting up a permaculture-inspired small-holding, in which we will take care of many of our own needs while we find a way to get along in the world in a way that is not only sustainable (ie, just barely scraping along), but regenerative.
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Congratulations! And much love to my dear friend and colleague Christiana. I have a cool quote for you and your family to share (below). It’s from a 1970’s science fiction book and you’ll have to excuse the politically incorrectness such as “plan an invasion” perhaps they meant of wild flowers Ha! Anyways, I wondered if your wee subculture had a similar list more fitting to your courageous project? Oh and consider setting up a follow feature for your blog (it would be my pleasure to follow).
Big hugs!
Doree
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love (1973)
Thanks, Doree! I’ve installed a ‘follow’ button.
I do love Heinlein, for all that he was a product of his time. ‘Specialization is for insects’, yes! I might add ‘wash clothing by hand’ and ‘clean a toilet’, and remove ‘gallant’ from any mention of fighting (no glory there, kids!) but I think that he covered everything else. Looks like a good curriculum for life 🙂
Scott is my nephew. I live in Newfoundland. Think I’ll find it very interesting, like an adventure. Looking forward. Cheers!
Hi Aunt Mabel! I was actually walking around town in Sooke today, looking at the harbor, and thinking about Newfoundland. No snow here of course…
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