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Relying on Others
There are times for independence, and there are times to seek for help from others. Recently, we have been fighting with our wood supply. I know I need more, if not for this year, then for the coming...
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Produce, produce
The days are slowly lengthening and the snow is melting. We have noticed bare ground. In one of our greenhouses, the spinach is regenerating and leaves are greening. As each day passes, there is less...
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more than work
I have been very busy with work as oif late. Sometimes my job and my life are at odds and it seems somewhat surreal to be living such a simple life while working such a complicated job. I teach for a...
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farmer’s market first step
When I moved in this area I was excited about the number of farmers, but dismayed by the lack of farmer’s markets. A few weeks ago I met, by chance, someone who was on the village board. We discussed...
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Farmers Market part 2
I have met with the community center board, the village board, and a few members of the local Amish community. I have written bylaws and checked into the legalities of selling within our state. It...
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rent in trade
We have developed friendships with a number of Amish — many of whom are interested in renting the land from us. I need some of the land for our own use — our orchard, berries, home garden, greenhouses,...
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Hard Times
I admit that as I sit here, on my 80 acres without a tv, radio, or newspaper in sight, I am pretty isolated from news of the outside world. However, there are times that I hear rumblings from my spouse...
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And it runs
Yes, we have made it 4.5 months without it, but now it has been added to our household: running water. Cold and hot! The other day a neighbor kid (about 20 y/o) got tired of watching the kids and me...
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Signs of the Times
This is this has been utterly ridiculous. Every time that I try to login I get booted out. The connection is so slow here that I think I may have hand crank internet connection…. It has taken me two...
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Flying Monkeys
June 4 We live on a small and relatively quiet road. The speed limit on our road should be 40 (curves, narrow, and hills). However, like all county roads in our county, the speed limit is 55. This...
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