This material was presented at NWSA 2000, Simmons College, Boston, June 2000.
Construction Imagine that the land is a woman.
Allow yourself to see what is here through that metaphor. The Orchard Choose a tree that appeals to you. Ask the tree's permission to allow you to do this activity with it. Gaze at it for about 10 seconds. If it loses its appeal, you have not received permission and you should choose another tree.