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In reply to the discussion: This thoughtful and perceptive piece was on Facebook, a place I rarely go and am glad I did. [View all]OldBaldy1701E
(10,145 posts)51. That's interesting.
Point being not all farmers are poor and not all of them walk around telling folks they hold up the world.
I was not the one who mentioned earlier that 'rich' farmers were living it up in the sticks. But, whatever.
I am glad you can get such food where you are. I hope it continues to be available. I am doubting it will around here if things continue to progress as they are now. I hope you can continue to afford it. I know I won't be able to before too long.
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This thoughtful and perceptive piece was on Facebook, a place I rarely go and am glad I did. [View all]
Bumbles
May 2025
OP
Some tribes die out staying put, staying the same. Others migrate to greener pastures and thrive anew.
dutch777
May 2025
#8
Absolutely true. Touches on the big picture concepts I've written about...
CaptainTruth
May 2025
#11
Born, grew up in multi-cultural urban environment, moved to tiny town in remote county as adult
Attilatheblond
May 2025
#25
Like you, as a former teacher and mother, I've often wished students could mingle with other cultures,
Bumbles
May 2025
#48
Thanks. My old eyes only have so much reading in them & long paragraphs are especially hard. n/t
elocs
May 2025
#61
I'm pleased to have come across it and be able to share. So many relate to what was said.
Bumbles
May 2025
#47
You're welcome. It certainly resonated for me, having grown up in a small town in upstate New York.
Bumbles
May 2025
#45