“If one has cut, split, hauled, and piled his own good oak, and let his mind work the while, he will remember much about where the heat comes from, and with a wealth of detail denied to those who spend the weekend in town astride a radiator.”
— Aldo Leopold
Photo courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:00 AM
So true. My son is cutting and stacking wood for those who can’t in a rural community. He has taught me much about living off the land and appreciating what we easily take for granted.
December 2nd, 2014 at 6:04 AM
There is a lot to be said for a little simplicity. Thanks for stopping by.