Astrologer, published author, conference presenter, world traveler, founder & editor of Crone Chronicles: A Journal of Conscious Aging (1989-2001) , and founding visionary of Green Acres Permaculture Village (2010 to present).

A local friend of mine asked if she could bring a friend of hers to our recently instituted — and unfortunately canceled for June — lunch meeting for local crones. Because she wanted to understand the philosophy behind Green Acres Village.
Our “crone group” began in early spring, when, at the local Farmer’s Market, one 65 year old crone asked me and another crone (the “local friend” above) if we could meet sometimes, that she is so lonely. So far we’ve met twice. WE want this to continue as an intimate group, so no more than five or six. So far we have the original three — with two more wanting to join us. But when monthly meetings are canceled due to unforeseen circumstances?
I told the local friend that I would prepare something to send to her friend about this place. And when I read through the following piece, I realized that it is extremely relevant for all of us, no matter who we are, what we’re about, or where we live. Why? Because . . .
Too often, we think in 3D dichotomies: example, re: Immigration:
“The world is one, all borders are unnecessary and cruel; people need to be able to go and live wherever they want.”
Or:
“Borders must to be policed and enforced everywhere, with impenetrable walls, whether in a neighborhood or between religions, ideologies, nations, etc.
Pics are not included, but you can find plenty of pics on the greenacresvillage.org site.
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Note: I forgot to publish this post yesterday. Humid high heat continues . . . plants continue to love it. Deer continue to eat gladiolas and stargazer lilies. What else is new? But wow is it gorgeous, the earth loving this humid heat! I can’t help but go along with earth’s gratitude. The contrast between what we’re experiencing and what others are going through could not be more profound.
https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/2069448508856291780?s=61&t=aUBDiSUrvn0aSlRBtZx0wQ

So here’s yesterday’s post.
It’s as if we live in a rain forest . . .
Oh my . . . I was going to get to looking at the charts of both DJT and USA, but then the deer feast in the back yard brought me down low. They continue to munch at night. Both Stargazer lily and gladiolas . . .
Meanwhile, I just now finished a long post, full of photos, for greenacresvillage.org. It shoulda been titled Garden Work Party . . . But it’s fun, and that turns it into a party!

As I sit here, having actually turned on the AC at 11 AM today for the second day in a row, I’m wondering: with the long spell ahead this week, will the electric grid go down?
An unexplainable feeling of unease. Is it just mine?
”And you? My teacher looked up, his left eyebrow arched, pencil poised. 'I want to do a paper on the concept of time.’” I mumbled, timidly. 'Time?' He sniffed. “I wouldn’t touch the subject. Too difficult.” — AK, 1967
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Astrologer, published author, conference presenter, world traveler, founder & editor of Crone Chronicles: A Journal of Conscious Aging (1989-2001) , and founding visionary of Green Acres Permaculture Village (2010 to present).
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Thanks for this one, Ann! I resonate with the part…