[Homestead] Those who move to the land
EarthNSky
erthnsky at bellsouth.net
Tue Feb 3 14:56:47 EST 2009
Gene GeRue wrote:
>
> Knowing who we are and acknowledging the truth, if only to ourselves,
> is of critical value in determining which country conditions will
> make us happiest. People who move from city to country generally fall
> into definable groups, rather like subspecies. For some, moving from
> city to country is like mutating—for others, simply reverting to
> type. I don’t particularly like labels but in this case using them
> will be helpful to our quest. Categories of those repotting
> themselves in country soil, in no particular order, are
> back-to-the-landers/ homesteaders, boomer burnouts/urban refugees,
> concerned parents, retirees and cashing outers, environmentalists,
> and survivalists.
Ah yes, it is interesting that you use the term 'label'.
I just don't see the divisions as neatly as you do. I fit in multiple
categories.
>
> Back-to-the-landers/homesteaders
> Back-to-the-landers and homesteaders lead very similar lifestyles.
> Homesteading is a self-reliant way of life on the land. There is
> tremendous satisfaction and security to be derived from eating
> homegrown food, staying warm with our own wood fuel and building and
> maintaining buildings and support systems.
>
Indeed. It is comforting, like an old quilt you curl up with on the sofa.
>
> Other species of people moving to the land will be forthcoming if
> interest is expressed.
>
>
Expressed.
Bev
--
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will
not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius
will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the
world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone
are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve
the problems of the human race"
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