I grew up very middle class, loved hanging out and gardening with the little old ladies and was able to ride at horse stables when my mother had the extra cash. I always wanted to farm and after a physically demanding career in the USN, we started a small sheep farm, me the farmer and my husband an occasional farm hand. I have always lov…
I grew up very middle class, loved hanging out and gardening with the little old ladies and was able to ride at horse stables when my mother had the extra cash. I always wanted to farm and after a physically demanding career in the USN, we started a small sheep farm, me the farmer and my husband an occasional farm hand. I have always loved physically demanding work, but physical work is not the only hard work. If I had to do laptop work, it would be hard work, but I love digging in the dirt, adding to my naturalized areas, taking care of livestock and working on fencing. I'm at peace when immersed in the natural ecosystem. It's all about perspective, and I believe we've lost an appreciation for what others contribute whether that be a carpenter or reporter. I do like that your time at WWOOF gave you a greater appreciation for your food.
I grew up very middle class, loved hanging out and gardening with the little old ladies and was able to ride at horse stables when my mother had the extra cash. I always wanted to farm and after a physically demanding career in the USN, we started a small sheep farm, me the farmer and my husband an occasional farm hand. I have always loved physically demanding work, but physical work is not the only hard work. If I had to do laptop work, it would be hard work, but I love digging in the dirt, adding to my naturalized areas, taking care of livestock and working on fencing. I'm at peace when immersed in the natural ecosystem. It's all about perspective, and I believe we've lost an appreciation for what others contribute whether that be a carpenter or reporter. I do like that your time at WWOOF gave you a greater appreciation for your food.