The Alpaca Journal
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Alpaca Journal

Volume 2, Issue 1
Thursday, June 02, 2005
The Gentleman Farmer

By Linda Cortright

 

            This article is another of the delightful pieces to be found in Wild Fibers Magazine. The article begins with the following paragraph:

 

“In the ever-growing lexicon of oxymorons, including such timeless favorites as military intelligence and happy marriage, one glaring omission from the list is gentleman farmer. That curious blend of refined comportment, coupled with sweaty overalls and calloused hands, seems as incongruous as a gold-plated manure spreader parked next to an antique Bugatti. And if I am wrong in this assertion, then perhaps my understanding of either “gentleman” or “farmer” is somehow lacking.”  Click here to read the entire article.

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