How the Mother Earth News Ruined My Life By Makin' Me Successful, Famous and Rich

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September/October 1977
By David Kimball 
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IN GENERAL, THEN . . .

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In general, then, we're happy about our MOTHER-induced success ... even though Larry and I are both a lot grayer now than we were when we began manufacturing log splitters in that adobe garage. We're both currently farther in debt than we ever imagined possible . . . but we hope to turn the corner soon and start making a profit from our efforts. I now spend more and more time reading books like Small is Beautiful (see The Plowboy Interview in MOTHER N0. 42) so we'll know how to distribute Taos Equipment's profits among our employees fairly when that day comes.

In the meantime, we're very grateful to THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS for the unique way in which it has drawn together such a deliberately and sensibly scattered-and large-group of back-to-basics people.

And we're extremely grateful to all you nice folks who've purchased and who now use our Stickler log splitter. You've taught us-contrary to what some misguided people have been saying for the past few yearsthat "business" doesn't necessarily have to be bad. Judging from your testimonials, when it helps put a good product into the hands of thousands of individuals and families who really need it, "business" can be something very worthwhile and good indeed. Thanks for proving that to us.

When you get right down to it, then, Larry and I have only one real complaint about all the success that you MOTHER readers have heaped on us: We've been so busy trying to supply you with Sticklers this past year that we haven't had enough time for ourselves and our families to cut our own firewood. Even with a Stickler! And that's what we came to Taos for in the first place. Maybe this year we'll get caught up a little and . . . .

David Kimball is the sales manager of Taos Equipment Manufacturers, Inc., Box 1565, Taos, New Mexico 87571. Further information about the Stickler log splitter can be obtained-or an order placed-by writing to Mr. Kimball at that address.The Editors.

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