Chop Wood – Carry Water
Back from Elkin NC. We’ve found a large tract of land that we’re making an offer on. In a short time I will leave the suburbs of one of America’s largest northern cities and move to one of it’s less-populated rural areas in the American south. 2o years ago I never dreamed I would find myself actively working to move to a place where the accents are as strong as the handshakes of the people living there, but here I am.
After decades living in big cities both here and abroad I need some time to reconnect with the land and my own spirit – “Chop wood – carry water,” as a Zen Roshi once counseled his restless student. Where I’m going the land is real and the people are genuine, and there is plenty of wood to chop and water to carry.
My greatest concern? Broadband. Zenmasters didn’t have to worry about DSL or satellite.
This isn’t mine yet but it might be if we can reach agreement with the seller.
By the way we were walking near the pond when the puppy bounded up the gravel drive at the railroad crossing. He must have heard us talking and he ran right into my arms. He’s about 6 weeks old, and was dehydrated, malnourished and wormy. He’s got a forever-home now – either with our agent or us.
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