(Illustration by Joe Dworetzky/Bay City News)

Casey O’Neill is a farmer and owner of Happy Day Farms in Laytonville, Calif. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of The Mendocino Voice. If you’d like to write your own column for The Mendocino Voice, send your idea to info@mendovoice.com.

Brother Lito and I got back from our sales trip last night as dusk darkened towards night. I unloaded the van, reflecting on our travels and my sense of gratitude for the experiences we have. It feels good to get out in the world, to share our herb and the produce we grow with people who appreciate it. I think about how not too long ago I had calcified, drawing my world down to a very small space and not venturing out much. I’m surprised and pleased with myself for being able to broaden my horizons like this. 

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