and Porch Talk
In my experience of living and working in rural places, trends arrive late. Actually, a lot of things arrive late to rural places. City water connection, electricity, paved roads, internet infrastructure of all kinds. Thinking about the 6-7 trend reminded me of my introduction to Pokemon. According to Wikipedia, Pokemon debuted in 1996 and peaked
I grew up deeply involved in 4-H, and this piece reflects my personal experiences and observations from that time. While I am no longer affiliated with the organization as an adult, I write with respect for its role in many rural communities and with an honest eye toward the complexities it embodies. This is neither
This is an idea that I’ve mulled over for a decade, and I’m finally doing it: writing publicly about rural life, land, and what connects us to place. I grew up in rural Indiana, and over the years I’ve realized how few spaces exist to explore rural place with nuance, especially from someone who lived
