Category Archives: Farmers Markets
Twenty-Seven Minutes of Inspiration: “The Kings of Flint”
In the 1970s, Flint, Michigan was the richest city per capita in the United States. Now, it is the poorest. The population has declined 40% while violent crime has increased inversely. Buildings are boarded up. People are in despair. In … Continue reading
New Co-Op Deep in Abbey Country
Twenty years ago, my parents moved from the Sierra–near where I still call home–to a town called Sierra Vista in southeastern Arizona, near the Mexican border. For two decades I’ve visited–first them– and then just Mom after my dad crossed … Continue reading
Filed under Abbey Country, Community, Farmers Markets, Sustainability
Two Towns, Two Books…Two Countries?
February 6, 2011 Downtown Portland, Oregon This last week, traveling in one day from Sierra Vista, Arizona to Portland, Oregon was a bit like stepping from Edward Abbey’s Good News into Ernest Callenbach’s Ecotopia. On each count this is an … Continue reading
Filed under Abbey Country, Essays, Farmers Markets, Sustainability
One Farmer’s Market in One Little Town
Sierra Vista, Arizona January 27, 2011 My first morning in town, I visited the farmer’s market. My main reason for going was that I wanted to find some decent food to eat. I also wanted to show you all what … Continue reading
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