A ‘Handful’ of Fun
For Today’s Second Cup
“Hoedown”
Rodeo Ballet by Aaron Copland
(1942)
The Bucolic Plague
After discovering Beekman 1802, we ordered (along with a couple of bars of goat milk soap) Josh Kilmer-Purcell’s book, The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Gentleman Farmers.
Loved this story. And while we won’t attempt a book review,
here’s an excerpt from the book jacket that sums it up pretty well…
“The Bucolic Plague is tart and sweet, touching and laugh out loud funny, a story about approaching middle age, being in a long-term relationship, realizing the city no longer feeds you in the same way it used to, and finding new depths of love and commitment
wherever you live.”
Doo-Nanny
One final footnote (or is it be a headnote?) to today’s post about the Chattahoochee Heritage Project…
Category:
Words to live by.
Definition:
Doo-Nanny. A term coined by Butch Anthony’s long-time friend, John Henry, meaning “to improve yourself every day in every way.”
The Chattahoochee Heritage Project
While in Auburn last week for a board meeting, we learned about The Chattahoochee Heritage Project, a program that spotlights the people, places and culture of the Chattahoochee River Valley. The site was developed by AU students, faculty and friends and is affiliated with the Department of Communication & Journalism. Thanks to professor Ric Smith and the entire team for coming up with this idea and for sharing these wonderful stories. Oh, and be sure to check out the story and video on folk artist Butch Anthony of Seale, Ala., who’s been featured on the History Channel’s “American Pickers” (one of Mike D.’s favorite shows).
