I'm Sam Sycamore, a writer and radical ecologist from Kentucky, now residing in Minnesota. I'm passionate about learning how to better align my lifestyle with the landscapes that I walk upon.

What is "The Good Life"?

"The good life" means something a little different to everybody, but I love discussing this topic with other people because I find that everyone does indeed have their own definition, and I derive great joy and inspiration from hearing the stories of others who've also chosen this path back to nature.

Here's how I like to define the good life, in the simplest terms: 

• our days are self-directed,

• our meals are self-produced,

• our communities are self-sustaining, and

• our landscapes are self-regenerating.

A lofty goal indeed, but I know for a fact that it's achievable!