I went to the Orion Society link and read Berry's essay. I think
what I have a hard time with this is that yes, he's been writing
'agrarian' for over 25 years. Now his writings have been more (it
seems to me) : 'I told you this was going to happen. You didn't
listen now I'm tired and we're
Thanks for your input, Martha.
It's a profound question: Why would anyone listen to Wendell Berry?
What does it matter what he says? Who does he think he is, an so on.
I think these thoughts every time I pick something up he has written.
Ineveitably, however, he resonates with what I know to
Martha, Allan and all,
I was lucky enough to get to see Wendell Berry give the talk that you have
quoted from. An audience of about 400 was captivated.
I see Wendell Berry occasionaly, he is not a personel friend, but since we
live in Kentucky, and are active in agricultural and environmental
