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Reflections of a Ruralist

Xer: Talkin’ ‘Bout my Generation
28 Apr 2017

Xer: Talkin’ ‘Bout my Generation

by amy@amyharkemoore.com | posted in: Reflections of a Ruralist | 4

I am an Xer as defined by being born between 1965 – 1979, though some demographers argue the range to be 1961 – 1981 because, when asked, those born after1960 typically self identify as Generation X. If I were making the rules, I’d say … Continued

Washin’ the Old Way
27 Apr 2017

Washin’ the Old Way

by amy@amyharkemoore.com | posted in: Reflections of a Ruralist | 8

I found this in my files from roughly thirteen years ago when folks routinely forwarded little snippets of interest from around the Internet. I have no idea where it originated, but what follows here is the message exactly as I … Continued

Volunteers: A Silly Rhyme
26 Apr 2017

Volunteers: A Silly Rhyme

by amy@amyharkemoore.com | posted in: Reflections of a Ruralist, Simple Garden | 2

Volunteers   Cheery sight these are to see though not planted by me.   Popping heads through soil not by my toil.   Reaching for sun the volunteers come.   Taking up space in the wrong place.   But I … Continued

Unlikely Friends
25 Apr 2017

Unlikely Friends

by amy@amyharkemoore.com | posted in: Reflections of a Ruralist | 2

My brother snapped this picture, probably a decade ago by now, from my cousin’s farm, adjacent to our property. (Part of the original farm our grandfather owned.) My cousin, who shall remain nameless to protect his reputation, was so embarrassed of … Continued

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