Sparing a moment for MOOP
Another experience in my time in the Chattahoochee National Forest concerned MOOP, and it was a bummer. MOOP is a Burning Man acronym that stands for "matter out of place."…
Being With Nature
While in Georgia, I spent most of my time at Ma Rabu Farm in rural western Georgia. Shana, who is building the farm on land she is renting, is a…
I Left My Job 1 Year Ago
For years, I'd been feeling stuck and existentially at odds with the corporate work and culture I was immersed in. When my manager let me know in June 2019 that…
Off the Grid in North Carolina (Part 3): Fireside chats
The evenings usually start early here, what with the sun starting to go down around 5pm. Someone will cook dinner — both A-- and R-- are wonderful cooks who excel…
Off the Grid in North Carolina (Part 2): I’m cold and dirty and couldn’t be happier
The nights here have been frigid, and the window insulation I made for my windows aren't helping much more than maybe a degree or two. Regardless, once secure under my…
Off the grid in North Carolina, Part 1: Welcome to Rainwater
On Sunday, I arrived at Rainwater Collective, an aspiring intentional community located off-grid on 17 acres in rural North Carolina. I found it through WWOOF, which is kind of like…
Early thoughts on pursuing further education
I'm back from a short blogging hiatus. I bounced around a bit along the northeast corridor spending quality time with loved ones. Now I've reached the end of my current…