The Orchard Keeper
@theorchardkeeper.bsky.social
Pecan Farmer, Bibliophile, Mayberry Aficionado, fan of good music, scientist, occasional writer, author of Pecan: America’s Native Nut Tree
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Riding With Wendell
As I sat in the back seat of the Buick Century, I couldn’t help but notice the odor. I discretely checked my armpits, but the smell of stale sweat greeting my nose emanated from the car itself. It …
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I know some of you from Twitter/X. That place got crazy at times. I’m sure this place can too. So if it does, here’s a bit of a respite from the craziness. Enjoy!
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A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
August 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
It’s no secret that I’m not a Trump fan but I’m sincerely disturbed that he believes he can work his way into heaven. Shame on the charlatans that clamor around him for proximity to power. I truly hope someone shares the gospel w/ him. Think what changing that 1 heart would do.
August 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
It’s no secret that I’m not a Trump fan but I’m sincerely disturbed that he believes he can work his way into heaven. Shame on the charlatans that clamor around him for proximity to power. I truly hope someone shares the gospel w/ him. Think what changing that 1 heart would do.
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
August 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
Happy 91st Birthday to America’s greatest living writer, Wendell Berry!
May he continue putting pencil to paper!
May he continue putting pencil to paper!
August 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Happy 91st Birthday to America’s greatest living writer, Wendell Berry!
May he continue putting pencil to paper!
May he continue putting pencil to paper!
FYI: Authoritarian dictators stay in power an avg of 13 yrs but many hold on longer. Several factors affect the longevity of oppression, including ability to maintain control, manage elections, incentives provided to key supporters, succession plans, etc. Thank you for your attention to this matter
August 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
FYI: Authoritarian dictators stay in power an avg of 13 yrs but many hold on longer. Several factors affect the longevity of oppression, including ability to maintain control, manage elections, incentives provided to key supporters, succession plans, etc. Thank you for your attention to this matter
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
August 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
July 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
July 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
—This one goes out to everybody who fought for our public lands and let their voices be heard by those in power
—This one goes out to everybody who fought for our public lands and let their voices be heard by those in power
June 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
—This one goes out to everybody who fought for our public lands and let their voices be heard by those in power
—This one goes out to everybody who fought for our public lands and let their voices be heard by those in power
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry.
June 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry.
The chances of land this close to Grand Teton and Yellowstone NP being used for “affordable housing” are absolutely 0. Largest public land grab in modern U.S. history w/no hearings, debate, or public input. Future playgrounds of the mega wealthy. Tell your Congressional reps/Senators to stop it.
June 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The chances of land this close to Grand Teton and Yellowstone NP being used for “affordable housing” are absolutely 0. Largest public land grab in modern U.S. history w/no hearings, debate, or public input. Future playgrounds of the mega wealthy. Tell your Congressional reps/Senators to stop it.
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
June 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
Giving serious thought to one of these. But, a question for multi-instrumentalists—if you play the guitar and take up the mandolin, don’t the different chord shapes and positions between the 2 get confusing?
June 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Giving serious thought to one of these. But, a question for multi-instrumentalists—if you play the guitar and take up the mandolin, don’t the different chord shapes and positions between the 2 get confusing?
I know there’s a lot of other stuff going on right now but they’re at it again. Don’t let them take it. Protests and crying into the void won’t really help. Do the boring thing. The only effective thing. Contact your Senators and reps in Congress.
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Take Action
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.
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June 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I know there’s a lot of other stuff going on right now but they’re at it again. Don’t let them take it. Protests and crying into the void won’t really help. Do the boring thing. The only effective thing. Contact your Senators and reps in Congress.
www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#...
www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#...
5 months. Geez.🙄
June 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
5 months. Geez.🙄
Stop the back-door deal to sell off our public lands
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Take Action
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.
www.backcountryhunters.org
May 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Stop the back-door deal to sell off our public lands
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A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
May 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
🧵 Tues night I had 1 of the best nights of my life. Long story so I made it a thread. I’ve been a huge
@pearljam.com fan since ‘91/92 when most everybody else was and have remained a big fan since. If you’re not a music fan don’t bother reading. You won’t get it. If you are, read on…
@pearljam.com fan since ‘91/92 when most everybody else was and have remained a big fan since. If you’re not a music fan don’t bother reading. You won’t get it. If you are, read on…
May 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
🧵 Tues night I had 1 of the best nights of my life. Long story so I made it a thread. I’ve been a huge
@pearljam.com fan since ‘91/92 when most everybody else was and have remained a big fan since. If you’re not a music fan don’t bother reading. You won’t get it. If you are, read on…
@pearljam.com fan since ‘91/92 when most everybody else was and have remained a big fan since. If you’re not a music fan don’t bother reading. You won’t get it. If you are, read on…
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
April 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A Sabbath Poem by Wendell Berry
Reposted by The Orchard Keeper
Today, in “keep on doing”: short story by Wendell Berry is selected for the 2025 O. Henry Best Short Fiction anthology. Here's a link, @theorchardkeeper.bsky.social: lithub.com/the-stackpol...
“The Stackpole Legend”
Once in time, as Art Rowanberry would put it, a boy, the only child of a couple advanced in years, entered the world in the neighborhood of Port William, to be distinguished after his second day by…
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April 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Today, in “keep on doing”: short story by Wendell Berry is selected for the 2025 O. Henry Best Short Fiction anthology. Here's a link, @theorchardkeeper.bsky.social: lithub.com/the-stackpol...