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Rural Life

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human-interest1 year ago

Alaskan Pilot Airdrops Thanksgiving Turkeys to Remote Communities

In rural Alaska, Esther Keim continues her annual tradition of delivering frozen turkeys to remote residents for Thanksgiving by airdropping them from a small plane. This initiative, known as the Alaska Turkey Bomb, helps those living off the grid who cannot easily access grocery stores. Keim, who grew up in Alaska, was inspired to start this mission after hearing about a family with little to eat for the holiday. Her efforts have expanded through word of mouth and social media, and she hopes to establish a nonprofit to further support remote communities.

book-review1 year ago

"Borrowed Hills: A Gripping Saga of Land and Violence"

Scott Preston's debut novel, "The Borrowed Hills," delves into the devastating impact of the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic on Cumbrian farmers, portraying a visceral tale of desperation, violence, and the relentless struggle for survival in the harsh landscape. Through the character of Steve Elliman, the novel captures the unsparing brutality of the disease's aftermath, painting a vivid and bleak picture of rural life in the Lake District. With stark prose and moments of startling beauty, the novel offers a viscerally vivid portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship with the land, imbued with knife-sharp black humor but little hope.

memoir2 years ago

Rediscovering the Forgotten Florida: 'Through the Groves' Unveils a Lost World

"Through the Groves" is a memoir by journalist Anne Hull, recounting her childhood in rural Central Florida during the 1960s and '70s, before the rise of Disney. Hull vividly describes her father's job as a fruit buyer, driving through remote orange and grapefruit groves, and the unique experiences she had riding along with him. The memoir also touches on her parents' divorce, her struggle with her queer sexuality, and the changing landscape of Florida due to the influence of Walt Disney. Hull's evocative storytelling brings to life a lost world filled with small, charged details, while also addressing issues such as racism and the human cost of pesticide use in the citrus industry.