We’re having a heat wave

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After sub-zero temperatures a week ago, it doesn't seem possible that it's over 70 degrees F today, with full sun! But we're really enjoying it. Because we built our house on a hill, we...

Well, I’m back in the saddle again

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Following my knee replacement, it's taken a little longer than I'd thought to get back at normal life. The first week after surgery, I was graced with a period of intense vomiting. Turned out...

Will’s back in the saddle again

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After a week of worrying and a trip to the ER on Sunday (of course!), Will's finally pain free and working (a bit lightly, for him) on the farm. He repaired the drive shaft...

Yep, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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My oldest son, Bill, and his family came up to our homestead along with David and Javid. Together we made a happy feast of all those homestead foods. None of us had room for...

Our August seminar is full (even a bit overfull)

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Sorry to tell folks who have been putting off signing up for our August homesteading seminar, but we've filled up -- even gone a little over our limit to accommodate some folks who live...