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“Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream “Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce and whipped cream to the chickens? You know… because it’s Christmas?” Elias protested, “Hattie, that is a waste of food!” With wide eyes, “Oh no, they’ll eat the whole thing.”
Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day of the year. The kids were concerned, “mom, grandpa Paul would not think this is a good idea.” “Kids! If you catch on fire just roll in the snow. You have no skin exposed anyway.” It was epic. And not actually dangerous. Just gorgeous.
I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR team today.
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The thing about -12 degree weather is that it make The thing about -12 degree weather is that it makes a 34 degree day feel downright balmy.
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Newsletter – Winter 2021

  • March 3, 2021
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Starting our fifth year publishing this newsletter! Thanks to all of you who have been following along with what we’re loving and learning from our life in the country. In This Issue…
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More Social than Solitary: Family Genealogy

  • February 26, 2021
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In December I began digging around in my family tree. My Aunt Jan left many binders before she died from interviews with my grandparents and great grandparents. I decided I…
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Book Review at Countryside

  • February 23, 2021
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“Even if you’re not searching for potential new careers, Durable Trades is a great read, describing how our fragile economies have compromised other values in life and offers discussion on ways to refocus on our jobs, families, and communities.”
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When One of You Has the Dream

  • February 12, 2021
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Rory had called a realtor and was out looking at specific farms by the time I realized, “oh he’s really serious about this whole ‘move to the country’ thing.” He…
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Live with The Urban Prepper

  • February 10, 2021
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Great chat last night with Cliff and Bernie from The Urban Prepper! Here is the video:
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What is Real Wealth?

  • February 1, 2021
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What does a 5,000-year old document have to teach us about acquiring wealth today? It’s worth a look.
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