Home in Vermont
Well, it's been a big month.
In an unplanned and surprisingly swift turn of events, I've changed jobs and moved home to Craftsbury Common. Leaving Boulder is bittersweet, and leaving my work with Where There Be Dragons is painful, but from my window I can see the maple leaves changing color. It feels good to have finally come home.
I'm writing from my new office in Mager Hall at Sterling College, the smallest 4-year private college in the nation, which happens to be located a 2-minute walk from my land (photos coming soon). Sterling has always positioned itself at the confluence of community and the environment, as students live and learn through the practice of sustainability. Bill McKibben spoke here a couple of years ago, and told the crowd that Sterling is "one of the most important places we can be in and honor in this country." With only 110 students it's hard to say that that's true, but it might be - Sterling is certainly a unique college, and the values of this community - including plain hard work and profound reverence for place - could go a long way towards solving the ills of modern society.
If you had asked me 3 weeks ago when I was moving home, I would have told you "in a few years" - and I would have meant it. Sometimes the world spins in unforeseen ways, though, and after coming home for a short vacation, I realized that Crafsbury is where I'm meant to be right now. The job opening was serendipitous - my title is publications editor and director of media relations, and I'm throwing myself into the work.
As for Dragons, I have the utmost respect and admiration for the organization and for every one of my former colleagues. Moving home was a personal choice, not a professional one. I've been incredibly fortunate to land in jobs that allow me to work in accordance with my values - whether that means cultivating cross-cultural understanding or an appreciation for small-scale sustainable agriculture.
If you're ever in northern Vermont, please come visit. There will be a spot saved in front of the woodstove for you.
In an unplanned and surprisingly swift turn of events, I've changed jobs and moved home to Craftsbury Common. Leaving Boulder is bittersweet, and leaving my work with Where There Be Dragons is painful, but from my window I can see the maple leaves changing color. It feels good to have finally come home.
I'm writing from my new office in Mager Hall at Sterling College, the smallest 4-year private college in the nation, which happens to be located a 2-minute walk from my land (photos coming soon). Sterling has always positioned itself at the confluence of community and the environment, as students live and learn through the practice of sustainability. Bill McKibben spoke here a couple of years ago, and told the crowd that Sterling is "one of the most important places we can be in and honor in this country." With only 110 students it's hard to say that that's true, but it might be - Sterling is certainly a unique college, and the values of this community - including plain hard work and profound reverence for place - could go a long way towards solving the ills of modern society.
If you had asked me 3 weeks ago when I was moving home, I would have told you "in a few years" - and I would have meant it. Sometimes the world spins in unforeseen ways, though, and after coming home for a short vacation, I realized that Crafsbury is where I'm meant to be right now. The job opening was serendipitous - my title is publications editor and director of media relations, and I'm throwing myself into the work.
As for Dragons, I have the utmost respect and admiration for the organization and for every one of my former colleagues. Moving home was a personal choice, not a professional one. I've been incredibly fortunate to land in jobs that allow me to work in accordance with my values - whether that means cultivating cross-cultural understanding or an appreciation for small-scale sustainable agriculture.
If you're ever in northern Vermont, please come visit. There will be a spot saved in front of the woodstove for you.
Labels: Craftsbury, Sterling College, Vermont, Where There Be Dragons
posted by Tim at
8:33 AM
4 Comments:
I've heard wonderful things about Vermont, and though I've driven through it, I would like to spend more time in it.
Enjoy your time at home. Sometimes it's just the right place to be.
Sounds wonderful, Tim, big congrats on everything. Also, jealous of your window view.
Really jealous of your window view!! I hope you enjoy everything back home and every thing you are doing right now - I can see you are.
By the way, thanks for the sushi in LA, that didn't just mean a meal.
You are finally settling back to your beloved home after a wonderful journey around the world! That journey made who you are today. I am happy for you and yes I will stop by your place and finally get to meet you sooner that later!
Just your avid reader
Jesrey Valencia
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