@sneakypete It was really lovely to read your post ;).
Up until this generation, my family was all together, so I think I'm a bit nostalgic for the sense of place and family stories and memory. I agree, I'm not that interested in wealth. But I've heard too many stories about people who had land with family history attached and a sense of obligation to it, who lacked the money to care for it or themselves. Having both would seem a luxury.
My grandfather grew up on a farm like the one you describe in 1903. His grandparents had walked to Texas from Kentucky after the Civil War and started over with land they had to prepare from scratch. They were strong, hard people; I appreciate them and am pretty sure I could never match up to them. My grandmother was one of 12 kids in a farm family, too.
Being able to leave home is so important, and I'm not sorry I did it. But knowing home is there to return to is something I really miss. I hope you still have your roots there, if you want them. I hope you've gotten to explore the world as much as you like ;).