I have spent a good deal of the last 10 years defining and describing A Sense of Place as that concept relates to the village, county, and watershed where I live (see The Chesapeake Watershed). I have also attempted to do it for places that I have visited, worked, and lived (see Saving the Places we Love). It is a daunting task.  I hope I have achieved it, in some small measure, or at least inspired others to try to define their community for themselves.

I am now involved in another attempt to do this. This time through community storytelling. The Howard County Conservancy is hosting two events (more…)