"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each." --Henry David Thoreau As evidenced by the title I chose for this blog, this is my favorite quote. Since coming across it in high school I have returned to these words repeatedly as a reminder, a hope, a directive, and simply a beautiful sentiment. I think I appreciate this call to active, open, and experiential living most when I fall into the trap of worrying. And if you didn't know this by now...I tend to worry. This year however I have embarked on an adventure in which I am going to strive to challenge and confront my anxieties. I have joined a community--The Learn to Farm community. EVERYONE visiting/reading this should go right now to the website and explore it a little bit. ht tp://farmschool.org/learntofarm/ I arrived in Athol/Orange, MA on Thursday, October 4. Mom, Dad, Ethan and Mimi helped moved me in and w...