09/06/2026
This Labor Day weekend I would love to take a moment to share some thoughts, and gratitude, and invitations . . .
In the communities I serve, work in, collaborate with I notice something that perhaps deserves more attention. It is obvious that so many of us value HARD WORK, and are no strangers to sacrifice: the socio-economic agreements seem to demand from us something like too much. Many of us go out on our own, "own our means of production", and do what we LOVE for the People AND Places that we love, and love us right back.
We don't have to agree on everything, or be mirror reflections of each other in order to share time - attention - encouragement - resources - skills - prayers - cash - care. We know integrity and dedication when we see it.
We tag, share, and amplify each other ---- because we know it's always better to feed each other than a algorithm, especially since 99% of the folks in my networks are literally - physically - all year long feed soil, pollinators, families, and community.
We may not be in the same hyper localized neighborhood, and we gather around shared values in direct action, forming a real community, in practice, putting our ideas about what quality of living we all deserve into some kind of action such as intentional markets, special events, community pantries, fund raisers.
What I am trying to say is, we the hard working peasants of the commonwealth and beyond are inspiring action figures, pouring heart and soul and love into all sorts of labors. And that is what makes us resilient --- to be in service requires dedication, not sacrifice. Cooperation is not a four letter word, and only makes each contributor more stable and resourced.
I attend farmer's markets run by volunteers, many of whom have direct experience and expertise when it comes to What Farmers Need and What Families Need.
I invite you again, to share any and all posts, make reviews, visit my website, hire me for my specialized skills in health of land and family, in creating more spaces for learning skills that help give and take care of so many.
Because I am busy feeding Land and Families, not AI and algos.
You can visit merakifarmacy.com and https://linktr.ee/merakifarmacy to see the many services and labors I provide, schedule office hours, bring me into your special event, help you navigate hardship / learn ecoliteracy, and raise awareness of this organic herb farm, seed to bottle apothecary, mobile classroom, and experiential education.
Because NO ONE does anything alone.
Thank you for your support of Meraki Farmacy and Lucia Hawkins!