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I am now stationed in Seattle, where it doesn't actually rain all the time. These recent days have been spent exploring the city and plotting long jogs around small parks as well as where we ought to meet some interesting people to befriend. Meanwhile, the job hunt continues.
May 24
Looks like the NYT is trying to scoop us yet again. Here's an article on recent liberal arts students and graduates turning to organic farming to learn how to live sustainably. I find the article degrading the new crop of interns and their efforts, though its probably partly true in its reflections of the students' expectations. It reeks of that typical NYT, Generation Jones reporting --  patronizing the younger generation's dependence on technology, suggesting that our enthusiasm for social change will putter out once we realize hard work is involved. Anyway.
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  1. Ellie on May 24, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I found the article to reflect the range of motivation and expectations of the various participants. These internships provide an experience not unlike summer camp, that is, rugged, perhaps, but temporary. Farming is a hard life, especially for the land owners who may have few other options. Healthy young college grads, regardless of their degrees, have options. I know you appreciate yours.

     
  2. Anonymous on May 25, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Katie

     
  3. Anonymous on May 25, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Hi Katie...

    Oops. My blogtechcommentskillessness is showing. : ) Anyway. I liked the article. It's light as most reporting is these days but it does hit on the tips of some good cud for chewing. I think you and yours are way ahead of us and we when we-uns ended up in places like my beloved El Rito but back in the 60's believing love would do it all. I am thoroughly enjoying your blog and your experiences and your WRITING skills!!....and I applaud the organic farmers who take on untrained help and the folks who go to learn a way of life...as in everything there are folks who discover 'it' is not for them.

    Taking on untrained help is a dilemma. While it is cheap labor....untrained help can be VERY expensive: in time spent teaching which adds to the work load of the teacher/farmer. When I was really working hard with the jewelry biz I never took on untrained help for that very reason. I could not afford to give up that much time.

    This program gives me heart. I think it is a brilliant, practical improvement on the way we thought about things 40 years ago. I'm glad you discovered it and I'm glad you are sharing it. Thank you.

     


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