Computer pioneer lives low-tech, smalltown life
Some might call James Van Bokkelen a simple guy.
He disagrees.
"When people ask, I say I'm complicated," Van Bokkelen said. "I'm not at all simple."
He might not be simple, but Van Bokkelen isn't interested in leading a complicated life. His home operates on solar energy power and he lives off his land as much as possible, growing his own vegetables, getting eggs from his chickens, and harvesting wheat to make his own bread. He uses a wood-burning stove and he and his wife, Jocelyn, drive hybrid cars.
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He disagrees.
"When people ask, I say I'm complicated," Van Bokkelen said. "I'm not at all simple."
He might not be simple, but Van Bokkelen isn't interested in leading a complicated life. His home operates on solar energy power and he lives off his land as much as possible, growing his own vegetables, getting eggs from his chickens, and harvesting wheat to make his own bread. He uses a wood-burning stove and he and his wife, Jocelyn, drive hybrid cars.
( Full story here )
posted by Oil Shock at 5/06/2006 09:27:00 AM
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