I tried this year to imagine how a southern republican might experience it because it feels increasingly like we inhabit a different universe than some sothern friends. From the air it does look almost alien. The self-sufficiency ethic and homesteader howto, the craft shopping, and the sheer entertainment value would please them, but the political action tent would be scary for them and what would they make of the Beehive Collective? It would be fun to watch.

It looks like the town office committee has a winner, but it will take a little time to play out. We met with the superintendent last week and everyone seems to be on the same page: split the demolition costs with the school district, give the land to the town and build the town office there. It has to get approved by the school board, go out for bid, get approved again and then come back to us to be passed at town meeting. But nobody doesn't like this perfect solution.