but, it's just a straw (and other conveniences)

There are depths to the human experience that I still can't even imagine, buried as they are under the layers of ambition, plastic and comfort that we've all been cloaked in, through no fault of our own, from the moment we were born. - Mark Boyle This week, I finished reading The Way Home: Tales from a life without technology, by Mark Boyle. The author gives up technology to live a simple farming life in rural Ireland. Almost all technology. No running water, electricity, gas powered engines, or a plethora of other conveniences we take for granted in our daily lives. He takes on this challenge to become more focused on his "lived" experience (see quote above), and out of concern for the well being of the planet. It was a fascinating read, but even for someone who dreams of moving "off grid" (however unrealistic that may be), Mr. Boyle's commitment to eschewing technology would stretch me well beyond my perceived limits. There is a point in the book where he considers if he is a part…

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