My Town Monday: Bit of Earth Farm
I have written about Laura Weldon (here), a woman I am honored to call my friend. Laura and her family live on a small family farm in rural Ohio, where they thoughtfully and attentively raise plants and animals in concert with nature. Chickens and cows live uncaged and graze among the plants that grow on the farm.
Laura and I have often talked about the challenges of living our philosophies; neither of us could tolerate doing it any other way. We know that the way we live our lives is a political statement. We try to live by the abilities which we have been given, and by learning other skills that will be of benefit. Laura and her husband and partner Mark have been pursuing a path that is similar to the one we have chosen. She writes:
“I think the real story here has to do with living by one’s abilities and doing what one believes will be of benefit. We’ve always tried to do that, although now the economy has made it a necessity. Not so long ago Mark made decisions that affected employees and corporate earnings, but this past year of unemployment his humble efforts have taken on a sharper focus. He’s sold firewood, honey and produce from our farm. He has custom designed movable chicken coops and built bathroom vanities out of repurposed materials. He and I are working to establish a network linking urban farms to rural farms. A job would be easier, but maybe these times are calling us to live by our essential abilities. I guess that’s how the greater good tends to be advanced.”
Mark’s explorations have led him in many directions, including crafting the beautiful sink pictured below. There is something satisfying about seeing a lovely item that transformed into something just as beautiful.
For more information about the work and products of Bit of Earth Farm, please visit here. If you would like to read more of Laura’s writing, please follow this link.
As always, feel free to leave a comment, or a stone (o) to let me know that you’ve been here.
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rudee said,
October 25, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
That sink is beautiful, and the story is heartwarming. Yet another spin on what happens when one door closes and another opens. Your friends are very creative.
Hay said,
October 26, 2009 @ 4:02 am
in love with that sink…..<3
gerry rosser said,
October 26, 2009 @ 10:01 am
The sink is very nice.
Thanks for sharing the story, I’m going to check the links.
Peace and love.
larramiefg said,
October 26, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
(o) Beautiful too.
Kathy Holmes said,
October 26, 2009 @ 2:34 pm
The sink is beautiful and sometimes things happen that point us in a new direction and we find satisfaction in living differently.
Kathy Holmes said,
October 26, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
The sink is beautiful and sometimes things happen that point us in a new direction and we find satisfaction in living differently. Nice post!
ds said,
October 27, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
The sink is gorgeous, as are the words. Thank you.
Kris said,
May 6, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
The sink is gorgeous, and now I’m off to read more about Laura’s book!