Agrarian Spirit Book Club
Friday, March 20th, 2026First meeting took place last night. Of the nine people enrolled, two were no-shows, three cancelled in the last minute, and one person I’d never met, Chris, friend of Sequoia, took part. That made five of us. The last minute cancellations had me discouraged, especially since they consisted of three preferred members, and after I’d spent alot of time organizing, preparing the session on Wendell Berry, cleaning house and setting up refreshments. Nevertheless I felt exhilirated throughout the two hours and afterward. My personal intention to share some of my teaching, scholarship, and personal history with beloved City Farm colleagues was fulfilled. And it was unexpectedly enhanced by the presence of Chris a Navy Veteran, outdoor enthusiast, Diablo Canyon Supervisor, who had done the homework with interest and care. Most enjoyable for me, still the inveterate English teacher, were the moments of close reading when hidden meanings and patterns of the words suddenly came to light through group scrutiny. There’s hope that the sessions will continue.
Copied below are some preparatory documents. (more…)