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2 years ago in Agrarianism, Culture

The Fact of Food: Eating as the Basis of Culture

Something has gone wrong with our culture, or at least it seems that way by how many people make a living criticizing it, trying to fix it, or checking out of it altogether. That last one is impossible, but it makes a good story. Just consider how many institutes, apostolates, and publications say they are doing some sort of “cultural”...

4 years ago in Agrarianism, Gardening, Homesteading

Gardening as Medicine for Millennials, and the Rest of Us

The literature on millennials is extensive. And I have not read it. But as a college professor, I have lived and worked with them day in and day out for many years. More and more I realize that I face the same challenges they do. I offer no precise diagnosis of the problems millennials face. It is obvious that the...

4 years ago in Agrarianism

The Benedict Option in Practice: Living the Rural Life is Surprisingly Normal

Some tend to treat a move to the country as if it is a move to something wildly different from “normal” life. As someone who lives in the country, I have an opinion there, but first – a lot of people are talking about rural life these days, so where did all this talk come from? A lot of the...

4 years ago in Agrarianism, Uncategorized

Two Weeks at Clear Creek

This post is a follow up on our move to be near Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma. We are finally here. After an exhausting, multi-stage move that lasted over a week, we arrived at our new home here in Hulbert, Oklahoma two weeks ago today. It's been a joyful couple of weeks, filled with the happiness, excitement, and busyness that comes...

4 years ago in Agrarianism, Lifestyle

Two Acres and a Cow: Our Back to the Land Adventure

My wife and I have had a dream for several years. We've dreamt of a little house in the country with a few acres, a big garden, and some chickens---a life close to the land and in touch with the rhythms of the earth. We've envisioned a place where we could learn to work with our hands and know where our food...