The March Hare: Spring '04
Issue 40

Spring is in the air! * Truth and perspective * Compost this wigwam * The Ecovillage at 1 Jaunty Weasel Lane * Maggie sends memories of her time at Dancing Rabbit * Ironweed: native blossom * Nature Corner: Spring Peepers * DR experiences growing pains

Truth and Perspective
by Tereza

What you read in articles in the Hare is always true. But it's good to remember that it might only be true for the person writing it. You may not always get the complete picture from one person's perspective on an issue. I'd like to ask that you think about that when you read our fine newsletter, especially if the topic at hand sounds like it might be emotional, or complex. Basically I want you, Dear Reader, to understand that most of what is written in the Hare may not be the gospel DR-as-a-whole truthÑespecially since I'm not even sure that such a thing exists!

Why am I writing this? Two reasons: there are several controversial topics addressed in this issue and I want folks to know that there are lots of angles to them that may not be presented here. Also, word has gotten back to me that Andra's article in the last issue of the Hare, explaining what led to her decision to leave, made some readers think that people at DR don't want to have close relationships. Your humble editors (myself and Penn) know Andra, and know what she meant in her articleÑthat she wasn't able to find the close relationships here that she wanted, and that DR-the-non-profit-organization doesn't have a goal of creating strong relationships among its members. (Seems like having that whole goal of creating a small town focused on sustainability is plenty to concentrate onÉ) Which doesn't mean that the people who live at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage don't want deep and abiding connections with others. While I don't have a picture of the whole truth either, all the Rabbits I've talked to about it do indeed want just that, and many of us are doing our darnedest to help make it happen.

Thanks for reading, and as always, please let us know what you think. Send comments to us, Attn: March Hare Editors.