Yep, we got more snow

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Six inches of it, blowing sideways. You can guess we didn't move much, except to take care of the critters. It does absolutely no good to even try to plow the driveway while it's...

Even in the cold, some jobs must be done

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We've had unseasonal cold but we're still pushing on, trying to get some projects finished before winter really hits in earnest. One of these projects is the concrete pad for the wood boiler. Will's...

Reader’s Question: Why Minnesota?

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Howdy! Just wondering why you decided on Minnesota to homestead in? Thanks! Appreciate your wisdom & learn MUCH from your writings... Thanks! Jul Amidon Brimson, Minnesota There were lots of reasons we decided on Minnesota when we were...

Mom’s in the hospital, so please forgive the short blog post

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Just a week after Mother's Day, I had to rush Mom to the Cook Hospital.  She was suddenly vomiting and her stomach hurt.  As she'd already had two bowel blockages, I was afraid I...

Reader’s Question: Root cellars, heating, and wood cookstoves

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Dear Jackie You were kind enough to answer a quetion I asked a few years back regarding buying land in BC - we have since realized that we definitely can't afford to buy land in BC or...