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Re: Patterns
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> From: Rene and Lorraine van Raders <rvraders@tpgi.com.au>
> To: pc discussion group <permaculture@listserv.oit.unc.edu>
> Subject: Patterns
> Date: 24 March 1998 02:06
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> Also the grumpy old man syndrome.. why are some of the most amazing
change
> agents "grumpy old men"?
> (Podilinsky - Australian biodynamics, Bill, Fukuoka, Yeomans, and I'm
> picking lots more). Is it that the rest of us admirers are so bloody
> boring, or is it a protective mechanism to help them challenge the
> mainstream, or what?
>
> Cheers Rene
I believe it is simply a matter of wisdom and knowledge that grow with age.
Let's replace "grumpy old men" with the respectful "elders".
By the way: whatever happened to the (younger) Dave Holmgren?
Cheers,
Ute
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