A NY Times columnist tries to understand "broken white communities" by reading two books. Are we a bunch of hillbillies, or crazed evangelical survivalists? It's a column that reveals more about liberal elite blindspots, than it does about the communities it purports to understand.
“And who is my neighbor?”
I thought I knew this tale, but I was surprised at what I found: a profound meditation on the true meaning of neighbors.
What Makes Biking in Cheboygan Great
A 19th-century logging town makes a great place for 21st-century biking: for tourists and locals alike. When will we realize our full potential?
Building a wealthy, healthy Cheboygan through biking
Is bike commuting realistic in a rural region? Last summer I decided to find out. I biked 18 mile roundtrips from home to work at a local farm, and lived to tell the tale.
Unfinished Business
There are many houses on our street in various states of repair, each family doing what they can to make it better. Here is the story of one of them -- my own.
On Getting Stuck
While we prize self-reliance, at some point we will all find ourselves stuck – literally and metaphorically. On those occasions we help our neighbors when we can, and we ask for help when we truly need it.
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