Loved this piece😍because it reflects what we found true in rural Skagit County when we tried to transplant ourselves into a very conservative company town filled with folks who did not have much in common with us; did not want us there and refused to give me employment even as a maid. I had been a Washington Artist In Residence and taught in three different alternative schools in the past but my vocabulary gave me away. Perhaps my political stances, and liberal attitudes as well were out of step as well. We failed to take and were sent packing. I still wish to try In Europe or Mexico this experiment in living closer to the ground; less screen focused with a more tactile experience of daily life.
This is the way i lived many years ago when my kids were small . In South Wales . On a large farm that we rented very cheaply . We were totally self sufficient . Growing everything ourselves . There were even solar panels etc . Well ahead of our time. I’m hoping this is the way my grandkids will be going too . Best times .
Loved this piece😍because it reflects what we found true in rural Skagit County when we tried to transplant ourselves into a very conservative company town filled with folks who did not have much in common with us; did not want us there and refused to give me employment even as a maid. I had been a Washington Artist In Residence and taught in three different alternative schools in the past but my vocabulary gave me away. Perhaps my political stances, and liberal attitudes as well were out of step as well. We failed to take and were sent packing. I still wish to try In Europe or Mexico this experiment in living closer to the ground; less screen focused with a more tactile experience of daily life.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It is worth trying I think. We need to find a way to live together with people that are different from us.
This is the way i lived many years ago when my kids were small . In South Wales . On a large farm that we rented very cheaply . We were totally self sufficient . Growing everything ourselves . There were even solar panels etc . Well ahead of our time. I’m hoping this is the way my grandkids will be going too . Best times .
Pioneers! Sounds like my ideal scenario too.
Wow! loved this so much!