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Susan J Tweit's avatar

My favorite line from this interview, Dudley and Julie, is this one: "I hope to be a rock in the wall, a brick in an edifice of hope where compassion grows for the earth and her creatures, where the balance of life shifts toward sustainability." That so resonates with me, as does knowing that you also do ecological restoration. I write and "re-story" nature nearby as part of my practice of nurturing my terraphilia, humans' innate connection to and affiliation with the earth and the planet's web of lives. It's lovely to meet a kindred spirit through this interview. Thank you!

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Dudley Zopp's avatar

Thanks, Susan. It's great to meet you. I'm looking forward to learning about terraphilia via your Substack. It sounds like a perfect remedy for biophobia.

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

It's great to meet you too, Dudley, even if only virtually. I look forward to getting to know your pond and your place through your 'stack. Terraphilia is the practice we need in these times, I think, whether to remedy biophobia or simply to ground and sustain us. Blessings to you!

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Well said, Susan! I appreciate your re-storying practices. 🍃

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Thanks, Julie. The re-storying work is part of practicing my terraphilia. Sharing the practice of our cell-deep connection with the earth and nature is my mission in life. Tending our terraphilia is strength-training for the heart and spirit, something I believe we need now more than ever.

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Mary Beth Rew Hicks's avatar

You had me at cicada circus! Happy to see you here, Dudley.💜

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Dudley Zopp's avatar

Thanks, Mary Beth!

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Stacy Boone's avatar

Dudley, you continue to inspire me, and this interview brings out your focus of working on a small space and making a difference. Your talents overlap in numerous artistry mediums and through your shares you are in fact, "a rock in the wall, a brick in an edifice."

Julie, as always, thank you for sharing these interviews.

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Dudley Zopp's avatar

Stacy, many thanks - the admiration is mutual. Crooked Roots is an inspiration to me, and your maple syrup stories are the best.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Thanks for being here, Stacy. Well said.

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Leah Rampy's avatar

I love meeting new kindred spirits. Thanks, Julie.

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Dudley Zopp's avatar

Hello Leah! Thank you for being here.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

So do I, Leah! Thanks!

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

What a wonderful interview. Thanks, Julie and Dudley!

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Dudley Zopp's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie. Your response is gratifying!

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Thanks for being here, Stephanie. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Reciprocity.

Growth via mutualism.

Gaia’s synergy.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

thanks for reading, Marisol.

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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Roots go deep, spread wide,

weave and braid with other roots,

link forces, find fuel.

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Dudley Zopp's avatar

Lovely poems, Marisol. Thank you for sharing them!

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