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Clare Michaud's avatar

Beautiful! I think about these same questions of access so much, working with my own local farm and mill that’s similar to the one you identify.

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Devin Kate Pope's avatar

Yes, I’m constantly thinking about access issues! It’s such a important topic--both the access and the access to locally made products good for us and the environment. I have a big heart for farmers who are dealing with getting their produce into people’s hands and charging a fair price.

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Andrew Janjigian's avatar

preach it!

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Devin Kate Pope's avatar

Trying!!😅

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Michelle Béland's avatar

Devin, what a beautiful piece! "Opting out of the modern world means opting out of caring for all of my neighbors. Opting out of concerning myself with injustice. I'd rather opt into lifestyle changes that contribute to climate change mitigation and concern myself with my whole community."

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Kyōkin Tenacity Grace's avatar

This is the quote that struck me deeply enough to subscribe - I found the article through today's Wordloaf. Excited to see others resonating with it as well.

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Devin Kate Pope's avatar

I’m so glad the essay is connecting with you! Thanks for reading and subscribing :)

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Marian Bull's avatar

i loved this <3

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Devin Kate Pope's avatar

Thank you!

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Gastroillogica's avatar

Very very thoughtful piece, and very poignant too.

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Devin Kate Pope's avatar

I’m so glad you think so!

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LoriNYC's avatar

"We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world. To make injustice the only measure of our attention is to praise" evil. Jack Gilbert

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Devin Kate Pope's avatar

I agree! Thank you for reading:)

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