Tag Archives: tightly-connected community

Economics in a tightly-connected community

Posted on April 25, 2009 by David St Lawrence

The Community as social network In this county people get to know each other and while we may not be one big happy family, we share a lot of information on how people are doing, who needs help, and who … Continue reading →

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Buying locally makes good sense – especially in a recession

Posted on November 27, 2008 by David St Lawrence

We live in a tightly-connected rural community, Floyd County, Virginia, where almost every one we meet is connected in some roundabout way to someone we know. The practice of buying locally affects us both as consumers and as local business … Continue reading →

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Fireside update

Posted on November 19, 2008 by David St Lawrence

It’s 19 degrees outside and I am taking a break to enjoy the warmth of our wood stove. Working from home allows me to spend more time on the things that matter to me, but it doesn’t always translate into … Continue reading →

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