Smaller communities of hunter and gathers, then larger communities of towns and cities seeking Sustainability or “to sustain” is the ability to continue over a prolonged period of time.  Do we have what it takes?  Is there enough time and will to correct the course to achieve sustainability?  Do weContinue Reading

By Ed Block – So what happens in the Driftless that is so different than most other places? There are the typical fall chores. Outside, we take down the gardens, bring in the plants moved outdoors earlier in the year, fill up the wood bins, exchange the pitchforks, garden spadesContinue Reading

Ed Block Summertime in the Driftless is outdoor time. Outdoor time allows most activities to be conducted comfortably with a little bit of mindfulness. Coming from a major metropolitan area, I realize there are art festivals, music events, fairs and other things to be found in a  reasonable distance fromContinue Reading