Oh, Helen. Thanks so much for giving me an outside perspective on my work. I sometimes can't see beyond the mirror and ask myself what the heck I'm doing here, but you just reminded me. Brought tears to my eyes! And thank you for working so hard to create an AgStacker community!
@Tanja Westfall-Greiter, this means a lot. From the outside your work is so clearly doing what it’s meant to do, it’s steady, thoughtful, and it gives people language for things they feel but can’t always name.
I think all of us who write seriously have those “what am I doing?!” (I am definitely one!) moments when we’re too close to it and the mirror only reflects doubt. So I’m grateful you let me hold up a different view for you.
And thank you for being part of AgStacker. The community only works because people like you are a part of it.
It’s a very good thing you are doing and building. I will be joining but probably not talking. Since my TBI a year and half ago, I developed a bit of a lisp and as was the case for me, even before the fall, my mind works faster than I can put it into words. I will try to read all the wonderful thinking and writing that you have put together. I’m hoping to get the interview with Peter done in the next couple of weeks. He’s a busy man. In between milking cows,raising pigs and working on his projects made of wood. My part is done and he is working on his answers. I have to be patient, which I find extremely difficult to be. I would encourage everyone to find your local farmers and buy directly from them. We get our gorgeous angus beef and chicken from the Shoemakers at “Living Traditions Farm” and our pork from our friend Peter Falk. God Bless, Al
Al, thank you. And please don’t put any pressure on yourself to talk. You’ll be very welcome to just listen and be part of the space in whatever way feels comfortable.
I’m really looking forward to the interview with Peter when it comes together. It sounds like he’s got a full life and the kind of practical, hands in the work perspective that’s gold, and I completely relate to finding patience difficult when you’re waiting on someone else’s pace.
Also love the shout for buying direct, and those sound like brilliant sources. Thanks again for being here, Al!
Oh, Helen. Thanks so much for giving me an outside perspective on my work. I sometimes can't see beyond the mirror and ask myself what the heck I'm doing here, but you just reminded me. Brought tears to my eyes! And thank you for working so hard to create an AgStacker community!
@Tanja Westfall-Greiter, this means a lot. From the outside your work is so clearly doing what it’s meant to do, it’s steady, thoughtful, and it gives people language for things they feel but can’t always name.
I think all of us who write seriously have those “what am I doing?!” (I am definitely one!) moments when we’re too close to it and the mirror only reflects doubt. So I’m grateful you let me hold up a different view for you.
And thank you for being part of AgStacker. The community only works because people like you are a part of it.
It’s a very good thing you are doing and building. I will be joining but probably not talking. Since my TBI a year and half ago, I developed a bit of a lisp and as was the case for me, even before the fall, my mind works faster than I can put it into words. I will try to read all the wonderful thinking and writing that you have put together. I’m hoping to get the interview with Peter done in the next couple of weeks. He’s a busy man. In between milking cows,raising pigs and working on his projects made of wood. My part is done and he is working on his answers. I have to be patient, which I find extremely difficult to be. I would encourage everyone to find your local farmers and buy directly from them. We get our gorgeous angus beef and chicken from the Shoemakers at “Living Traditions Farm” and our pork from our friend Peter Falk. God Bless, Al
Al, thank you. And please don’t put any pressure on yourself to talk. You’ll be very welcome to just listen and be part of the space in whatever way feels comfortable.
I’m really looking forward to the interview with Peter when it comes together. It sounds like he’s got a full life and the kind of practical, hands in the work perspective that’s gold, and I completely relate to finding patience difficult when you’re waiting on someone else’s pace.
Also love the shout for buying direct, and those sound like brilliant sources. Thanks again for being here, Al!