It took several Rail Pass USA essays to realize that you are not in your late 60s and retired. You are truly an Old Soul and write with such wisdom. One step at a time, you are doing fine.
Congratulations to you and Keturah!!! I also really like your photos that add to the story. A book on your opposition to automobiles, I would definitely read that and give it to my brother, he's coming to a similar conclusion, but where he lives in TX, it seems it would be hard to do. It's a bummer how some town/area layouts are not hospitable to walking or biking at all.
(of course i love your WRITING, you're fresh new and original and necessary for the future of this country but the PHOTOS also invite lingering and re-visiting. thank you for taking all the pain of being a dreamer and adventurer with a Purpose. may you and your wife be together forever and beyond! x)
God bless you and your growing family!! May He give you many more joyful, prosperous years of peace. It’s been a constant joy to read and share your adventures.
Would be cool to see you "debate" automobiles with Matthew Crawford, especially since you've met him. You're both great writers, and while I'm sure I'll take Matthew's side (especially on motorcycles), It would be fun to see y'all noodle it out.
My word, I admire your adventurous spirit and trust in God to provide. This is the first I've heard of the Catholic Land Movement. I've bookmarked and will start doing my research. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
I’m so happy for you and the blessings that your writing has given you. In turn, you have encouraged me to proclaim my deep love for this neglected hinterland we call home, and confirmed my only choice was to plant roots and stay in the most beautiful and forgotten place. Thank you.
Man this is so cool. I am rooting for you guys and am grateful to have been a part of your journey!! I was thinking about your comment recently about shadowy cabals scheming behind your (one's) back, and the more I think about this kind of thing the more I think "man any successes I achieve here are just on 'borrowed time' so to speak." By that I mean I am neither deserving of success nor failure, but need to just accept the plan God has for me and do my best to muscle through the challenges and make the world I want to see. I think you both are doing just that, muscling through! And it's impressive to behold. Pure agency and vision. I wish you both the best of luck for 2025.
Congratulations on all that has happened and many blessings upon your new year. I am looking forward to reading about the ‘settling’ in your new home. Your perspectives are unique and challenging and provide much opportunity for reflection. It is good to challenge the status quo for only that which is built on the Rock will remain. God bless and keep you and give you peace.
To put a substantial and tasty meal on the table or on Substack you’ve proven that a combination of the tried and true together with the out of the way works if you have the confidence and chops to pull it off.
I definitely look forward to another year of vicariously sharing your adventures and hope some day you’ll check out northern Wisconsin where I grew up. It’s similar in some ways to northern New York (out of the way, woodsy, not many people or money) but it does have its differences - the smelt run right after the ice goes out, the prevalence of longer Great Lakes shipping seasons with their unique take on local atmosphere, the ghostly fog off the lake any time of the day or year with its predictable foghorn, walking and bike paths, a municipal forest, innumerable smaller lakes. I could go on. It’s a beautiful place.
It took several Rail Pass USA essays to realize that you are not in your late 60s and retired. You are truly an Old Soul and write with such wisdom. One step at a time, you are doing fine.
Thank you Jeff! We are hopeful we can continue doing this for many years still.
Congratulations to you and Keturah!!! I also really like your photos that add to the story. A book on your opposition to automobiles, I would definitely read that and give it to my brother, he's coming to a similar conclusion, but where he lives in TX, it seems it would be hard to do. It's a bummer how some town/area layouts are not hospitable to walking or biking at all.
I pray that it is so, and for its healthy fruition.
Nothing uplifts and directs a man like fatherhood.
i love your photos.
(of course i love your WRITING, you're fresh new and original and necessary for the future of this country but the PHOTOS also invite lingering and re-visiting. thank you for taking all the pain of being a dreamer and adventurer with a Purpose. may you and your wife be together forever and beyond! x)
I had a feeling you and your wife were expecting! Congratulations!
Indeed what a year, I look forward to reading your books and think a print newsletter would be quite cool!
Good job sir; I find your writing to be very inspiring and personal
God bless you and your growing family!! May He give you many more joyful, prosperous years of peace. It’s been a constant joy to read and share your adventures.
Would be cool to see you "debate" automobiles with Matthew Crawford, especially since you've met him. You're both great writers, and while I'm sure I'll take Matthew's side (especially on motorcycles), It would be fun to see y'all noodle it out.
My word, I admire your adventurous spirit and trust in God to provide. This is the first I've heard of the Catholic Land Movement. I've bookmarked and will start doing my research. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
I’m so happy for you and the blessings that your writing has given you. In turn, you have encouraged me to proclaim my deep love for this neglected hinterland we call home, and confirmed my only choice was to plant roots and stay in the most beautiful and forgotten place. Thank you.
Man this is so cool. I am rooting for you guys and am grateful to have been a part of your journey!! I was thinking about your comment recently about shadowy cabals scheming behind your (one's) back, and the more I think about this kind of thing the more I think "man any successes I achieve here are just on 'borrowed time' so to speak." By that I mean I am neither deserving of success nor failure, but need to just accept the plan God has for me and do my best to muscle through the challenges and make the world I want to see. I think you both are doing just that, muscling through! And it's impressive to behold. Pure agency and vision. I wish you both the best of luck for 2025.
What a wonderful essay to start the year, congratulations on everything! Look forward to reading more from you. God Bless!
Congratulations on all that has happened and many blessings upon your new year. I am looking forward to reading about the ‘settling’ in your new home. Your perspectives are unique and challenging and provide much opportunity for reflection. It is good to challenge the status quo for only that which is built on the Rock will remain. God bless and keep you and give you peace.
To put a substantial and tasty meal on the table or on Substack you’ve proven that a combination of the tried and true together with the out of the way works if you have the confidence and chops to pull it off.
I definitely look forward to another year of vicariously sharing your adventures and hope some day you’ll check out northern Wisconsin where I grew up. It’s similar in some ways to northern New York (out of the way, woodsy, not many people or money) but it does have its differences - the smelt run right after the ice goes out, the prevalence of longer Great Lakes shipping seasons with their unique take on local atmosphere, the ghostly fog off the lake any time of the day or year with its predictable foghorn, walking and bike paths, a municipal forest, innumerable smaller lakes. I could go on. It’s a beautiful place.
Bien arte senore