Ten birds that will not land: Some thoughts on school, the simple life, and independence
What is the nature of “independence”? We talk about it like it can actually be achieved and that it’s a good thing. What if neither is true?
September 22, 2010
Independence: DIY and the differently abled
Many of us are discovering the joy of being able to make something ourselves, instead of just buying it. We know how a fruit grown from seed in our own yards tastes different than one purchased at a supermarket. We ascribe meaning to a gift beyond its material value and focus on the nature of the exchange itself.
September 13, 2010
Fizzling dreams of “back-to-the-land”
And then *POP* just like that, my back-to-the-land bubble bursts. I rub the sleep from my eyes and blink: Ah yes, here I am. Back in Brooklyn, in school full time, pursuing a masters degree, racking up the loans.
July 19, 2010