This is the reason we will save Shankhassick Farm

I just got this email that a friend of mine sent out to her network of family and friends. It so perfectly expressed why the farm has to survive, I couldn't resist sharing it:

Hello my friends,
As most of you probably know by now, a few short hours ago Governor Lynch signed into law the right for gay and lesbian couples to enter into legal civil unions in New Hampshire.  This is a proud day for our state and a happy day for me and my friends in the GLBT community.   My partner and I hope to some day enter into such a union ... We have always said that when we do, we want our wedding to be in the garden at my dear friend Katie Paine’s farm in Durham.  Katie gleefully said “yes! Yes! Yes!” when we told her.   Last year at one of Katie’s wonderful gatherings we even had a practice run with Liza orchestrating the whole thing as you can imagine.

Many of you also know, however, that Katie faces an uphill battle to keep this historic property and her friends and family and the organizations that she has supported over the years are rallying around her to help her out.  Katie has done so much for New Hampshire  and this farm has played host to countless benefits for political candidates, breast cancer research, arts and culture organizations and other service providers. Katie never says no to a worthy cause and her current mission to encourage companies to “northsource” to  Berlin rather than ‘outsourcing’ work is just the latest example of her commitment to make this state a better place to live. If you can attend please do so, if you can’t please consider helping her out.  It will come back to the state a thousand fold. 

 

 

Comments

[KDPaine]

Dawn, I couldn't think of a better reason to end up in Berlin, and I hope there are lots more like-minded types that will come to Berlin and bring your the sort of SureWoman.com energy with them.

[dawn]

Seems like when we give of our hearts, it comes back to us ten-fold. A lesson for all of us about giving of ourselves generously. The Farm sounds like a fun place. Congrats!

[dawn]

Thanks for responding and thinking of Berlin. We need like-minded people like you to see how far this town can go.
What got me here to Berlin? Love, life and the whole darn thing. Mostly love and a strong need to find peace of mind and tranquility. It's a trade off - I left convenience behind for mountains, and suddenly I am more creative than ever. I can live with that.

[KDPaine]

Thanks Dawn. Berlin is not forgotten, just misunderstood. For too long, people have seen it as "the mill town" or "the prison town" when in fact its a town of incredibly diverse cultures and opinions which I've found totally delightful. I just hope I'm not the only one that is not inclined to pigeon-hole Berlin into a stigmatized category. Or, if you have to put it into a category, lets call it Berlin, the town of opportunity. And, since Toronto is one of my favorite cities in the world... after Berlin of course, I'm curious what got you from the most cosmopolitan place this side of Dubai to little ole Berlin... ??

[Dawn]

Just thought I'd check out the blog as I live and work in Berlin where Kd Paine is located. Good to know that someone is trying to bring jobs to Berlin. I come from Toronto, Canada, and I thought this little town was the forgotten place, so I am glad that Ms. Paine sees it as otherwise.

[Laura Athavale Fitton]

Calling all Boston Tweeters, you know who you are, KD's is the place to be on Sunday. Wow Katie, your place reminds me of a grander, more beautiful version of my humble wee SonnySpot. The gatherings, bonfires, concerts... (http://www.Sonnyspot.com)