Tax Time...

It’s a depressing time of year. No, not the cold or the snow, although we are ready for a change there too, no this something far worse… It’s tax time. And while most are worried about having to pay the reaper his gotten gains (ill and otherwise), we have a different problem and we seem to have it every year.

Filling out the forms we find out just how poor we really are.  Now don’t get me wrong, we don’t need food stamps or charity or anything like that. In fact, we really don’t consider ourselves poor at all, but living on a farm (and having a good tax man) means pretty much everything we do is tax deductible. This should leave us happy, but when the numbers come back and inform us that we live “below the poverty line”, well it kind of hurts.

After all, if you just scan the headlines online (once you get past dresses that change color and people name Kardashian) you’ll find out how important it is to make a lot of money.  In fact, it should determine not only your job but your course of study in school and even your zip code if all the stories are to be believed.

Our society values people by how much they make, by their toys and by their looks. By such accounting I am bankrupt. So why do I to take such joy in my pauper’s life?  I work with my best friend and play with the land growing food. Every day is new and every day is different and I…I am a happy man, in spite of the words of the tax man. 

It's a new month, and the weather-people keep saying this is the beginning of "meteorological" spring.  Though the weather outside isn't quite sure, the lettuce agrees.  So, we will resume Monday CSA deliveries and pick-ups again.

Also, we'll be at the Grand Rapids Home & Garden Show this weekend along with several other small farms and food non-profits in a booth called "Cultivating Change".  If you get a chance, stop by, introduce yourself, and say hi!  Especially if we haven't formally met face to face.