What’s up with the Old Tractors?

What’s up with the Old Tractors?

What’s up with the Old Tractors? Several people have asked me recently “What’s up with the old tractors? You have a couple of new ones, what are you going to do with the antiques?” And sometimes they throw in “and what exactly is Dust and Roots about?” Fair question,...
On Being Nature’s Steward

On Being Nature’s Steward

On Being Nature’s Steward My father loved reptiles and passed his interest on to my brother and me. In hindsight I’m not sure but there may be some deep symbolism in his affection for these cold blooded creatures. He grew up in a hugely dysfunctional family that he...
Alan Brunacini… a Life Well Lived

Alan Brunacini… a Life Well Lived

Alan Brunacini… a Life Well Lived I was thinking the other day about the intersections of our lives where one aspect of our life crosses over into another. This of course happens a lot. In this particular case I was thinking about my how my professional life...
Honest Work and Other Ruminations

Honest Work and Other Ruminations

Honest Work and Other Ruminations I was talking with someone the other day and the business of cutting your own firewood came up. They asked why I was willing to put in so much effort, especially at my age, into generating firewood. Was it economical? Well… it will be...