Comments on: Comida Naturaleza-I Become A Gatherer

By: Jim P

Jim P — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:09:44 +0000

This reminds me of a t-shirt i saw recently. It said “LIVE SIMPLY” and had a drawing of a guitar with only one string. I liked the message, as it is something I have been thinking more and more about, and the imagery. The Idea that the most beautiful things in this world are also the most simple, if you just open yourself up to them. The irony here, there just had to be some right?, is that I saw it in a catalog, essentially the mass marketing of the idea. Can’t win ‘em all eh? Some ideas do need mass marketing though yes?
This entry has given me more thought though, and I’d like to try to flesh it out a bit before presenting it to you. It is an idea of action. I will do some research.
-Jim

By: Girl Scout in Alabama

Girl Scout in Alabama — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:06:28 +0000

Our troop is in the process of planting a garden. For one of our service projects, we are growing vegetables for the local food pantry. Often times, they never get fresh produce because of the cost. They are very excited about the venture. They are alos going to set up a vegetable stand to raise money for a fun trip for them. My grandfather was a huge farmer and my dad owns about 100 acres that he farms, mostly for fun and family. This year as part of our troop, I am getting my dad to show the girls how to farm. We even have chickens that they are having to take care of. On Monday, they will plant cucumber and cantalopes. It was great to read your article. I think it is so important for people to eat locally and with the cost of food and gas sky rocketing…. I think more and more people are embracing the lifestyle. Our girls are excited because my mom is going to teach them how to make jelly with the blackberries we pick in a few more weeks and also how to can vegetables. That is a dying art in America just as farming and eating off of the land is in your area. I copied this article for the girls because it is so revelant to our service project we are working on.. Take care and have a blessed Easter. Becky T.

By: Amy Reaney

Amy Reaney — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:51:35 +0000

I just stumbled across your blog through bootsnall.com, what a great adventure you are having. I am planning a long trip myself and am very inspired by your posts.
I hope you have a chance to read “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. It is about Kingsolver and her family resolving to eat only what they can grow themselves or purchase from people they know for one year. It is excellent.
I would be *thrilled* to send you a copy if you have an address where you could receive it.
Vaya con dios,
Amy Reaney
Portland, Oregon

By: michele whitnack

michele whitnack — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:04:44 +0000

Amazing and inspiring Gigi! How cool to have someone teach you about the native plants and all there uses. I’ve been planning to plant a simple garden to eat out of…there is nothing better. Now I’m determined to in your honor. Thanks for sharing all your adventures.
Take care,
Michele