roots
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Perfect House
“That house was a perfect house. Whether you like food or sleep, or storytelling or singing, or just sitting and thinking best or a pleasant mixture of them all. Merely to be there was a cure for weariness, fear, and… Continue reading
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So, you want to Homestead….
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius This quote embodies my thoughts on homesteading. Many people are overwhelmed by the thought of homesteading and all the work and investments of… Continue reading
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Knowledge is Power
“Reading brings knowledge and knowledge is power; therefore reading is power. The power to know and learn and understand . . . but also the power to dream. Stories inspire us to reach high, love deep, change the world and… Continue reading
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Intro to Goat Keeping
“Success requires sacrifice; if it were easy, everyone would achieve it.” Martin Luther King Jr The only way you can keep goats is if you love them; and if you love them, you will likely keep them even if you… Continue reading
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Don’t Throw Marshmallows
“Learning can only happen when a child is interested. If he’s not interested, it’s like throwing marshmallows at his head and calling it eating.” Katrina Gutleben My twins are only 4 years old but that doesn’t mean we haven’t started… Continue reading
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Pineapple Crowns
“Pineapples remind us that even the prickliest things can have the sweetest hearts.” Jason F. Wright Have you ever seen a pineapple plant bloom? It is probably the prettiest flower I have ever seen. Incredibly unique, both in it’s appearance… Continue reading
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Deep Roots
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of… Continue reading
Radiant Roots 