Johanna took this photo three weeks ago, around the time the last Newsletter came out. Since then, the string of holly-days—or is it holy days, or holidays—have come and gone. And nearly two feet of Snow have melted into the muddy ground. And, starting on the first of the year, I have been sitting down in front of the computer each morning and wondering if there’s a book ready to be written, presumably about the remarkable food-gifting work I was involved with for three years in Vermont called Brush Brook Community Farm. In the first piece of writing that came out, I was surprised to read the following sentence:
Dear Adam, thank you (yet again!) for stopping me in my tracks, for filling my morning with tears, for reminding me of the deep longing within for home and culture and true apprenticeship. You inspire me and I’m so grateful for your sharing the beginnings of what promises to be a truly meaningful book. Best, Rebecca
Keep going with your writing Adam! Sharing your stories and longings for home (one's inner and outer) is a universal quest and many will want to learn about your unique and particular journey. I can relate to your appreciation for the German model of three years apprenticeship under a "master". It tends to bring greater trust, respect and honor to the trades: bakers, plumbers, mechanics, even sales clerks. Not to mention the acquired humility and patience while learning in that system.
Writing a Book
Dear Adam, thank you (yet again!) for stopping me in my tracks, for filling my morning with tears, for reminding me of the deep longing within for home and culture and true apprenticeship. You inspire me and I’m so grateful for your sharing the beginnings of what promises to be a truly meaningful book. Best, Rebecca
This was a wonderful story to read and savour Adam. Thank you for taking the time to put your thoughts into a medium I could consume.
Keep going with your writing Adam! Sharing your stories and longings for home (one's inner and outer) is a universal quest and many will want to learn about your unique and particular journey. I can relate to your appreciation for the German model of three years apprenticeship under a "master". It tends to bring greater trust, respect and honor to the trades: bakers, plumbers, mechanics, even sales clerks. Not to mention the acquired humility and patience while learning in that system.
What a beautiful, moving glimpse into your world via your writing, Adam! Yes, there is a book wanting to be written! Keep going!
And your mum kindly shared some of your incredible borscht and a huge beet with me! Yummy!
May 2023 bless Goose Landing Farm! (Did I remember the name correctly?) xo
I am delighted to hear that you have a book in the incubator! I look forward to learning more about the idea of home from your perspective.
This made me happy.