9/11/07 Conceptuality

I found Bioregional Thinking by Robert L. Thayer to be an interesting article. It was the first time I was introduced to the concept of bioregional thinking. WriterRobert L. Thayer seems to have a unique view all his own on the subjects he covers:Such topics as individuality in a consumer driven society, and the desire for us to come to realization of the question "Where are we"? Thayer says that in the process of becoming post modern we have abandoned the notion of home. I find that to be true in some ways, as in the instance of people moving away from their family to faraway states, (when in the past families would often live near each other and likely be doing things more often together). In some places thefamilies live in one dwelling, and although there are pluses and minuses for either scenario, I rather like idea of being close to ones family. It's funny how faraway fromeach other many relatives live. When Thayer brings up the Sacramento valley I am reminded of how little I know of the businesses surrounding my area and how interesting they would be to visit. It would be a fun field trip to go to a large factory and see how they do things. That would be quite a memorable learning experience. If the gas works on the hill are interesting,Phillips 2why not a genuine functioning factory? There must be thousands of such places inSeattle; Each with completely different methods of production, and amazing backdrops.Later Thayer mentions relocalization, It was interesting to read the different concepts presented.Thayer addresses many issues in his article in a provocative manor. Whether or not the idea of bioregional thinking will be successful in its goals, time will tell.

from Oliver Phillips