Loved this. Makes me appreciate farmers even more. We’re all filled with so much anxiety these days. Finding more productive ways (instead of, say, self-loathing, hate, and blaming others) to cope is the way out.
Utah was a mystery to us as well. Their liquor laws are the stuff of legend.
Pretty sure this is spot-on accurate “The whole state feels like it was designed by a drunk lawyer and a sober Puritan in a hostage negotiation.” Except it was likely a sober Mormon. I’m glad you were born and are out there connecting with people and telling the stories. We need our farmers to be healthy and sane-ish —
Oh my, your description of the farmer’s nervous system is spot on. I read it to my wife and she just said, “yup.” I now see the 4 o’clock wake up must be universal. I’ve started to wonder what it might take to start building fence at that hour. Thanks for the thoughts you share. Time for bed, 4 o’clock comes early…
Dude, you can write. Should you cease wanting to be a starving farmer, you’ve got a future as a starving writer. Great read
I always appreciate your writing, Adam. Arguably one of your most powerful posts yet.
Outstanding writing as always. I was flashing back to my childhood and watching “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.”
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Anxiety is something everyone a relate to, unless you lie to yourself. Great story.
I love the image of midwestern farmers showing up in a swanky corner of Utah. Thanks for sharing the tea. 😃
This story is beautifully written and comes with a meaningful message. I love reading the comments, too.
Thank you.
Great article Adam!
Whew.thank you for expressing this.
There are several aspects of this that deeply intrigue me…
It’s wonderful that you keep on learning!
Loved this. Makes me appreciate farmers even more. We’re all filled with so much anxiety these days. Finding more productive ways (instead of, say, self-loathing, hate, and blaming others) to cope is the way out.
Utah was a mystery to us as well. Their liquor laws are the stuff of legend.
Fantastic as always. Excellent writing. A great way to get us laughing so we'll listen. Thank you for speaking up.
Pretty sure this is spot-on accurate “The whole state feels like it was designed by a drunk lawyer and a sober Puritan in a hostage negotiation.” Except it was likely a sober Mormon. I’m glad you were born and are out there connecting with people and telling the stories. We need our farmers to be healthy and sane-ish —
Fantastic essay! Loved every word of it. I know your emphasis is on the male farmer but we female farmers have the same anxieties - we can relate.
Great Post. It used to be 3am for me.
Keep working on yourself. You’re worth it. Great investment.
The humor sharpens the insight here. Wonderful piece Adam.
Oh my, your description of the farmer’s nervous system is spot on. I read it to my wife and she just said, “yup.” I now see the 4 o’clock wake up must be universal. I’ve started to wonder what it might take to start building fence at that hour. Thanks for the thoughts you share. Time for bed, 4 o’clock comes early…
This is the stuff, you’re doing it man. Thank you.