Five Acres and Independence is a classic, no small homestead is complete without this handbook. However, it can be a challenge to read, as it was written back in the 40’s and republished several times. The small amount of mental work adjusting to the wording saves an untold amount of physical labor as well […]
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Independence Days
Hard times aren’t just coming, they are here already. The recent economic collapse has seen millions of North Americans move from the middle class to being poor, and from poor to hungry. At the same time, the idea of eating locally is shifting from being a fringe activity for those who can afford it to […]
I, Pencil
I saw the I, Pencil essay and felt compelled to share it. This essay about the creation of a pencil describes my compulsion. I want to learn new skills and gain the ability to make. I do not want us as a country or a species to stop being interconnected. That would make us lose […]