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Self sufficiency and how to make it possible
Preaching to the choir, but it's a pretty good article. Cool quote from the article.: For the past seven years, I’ve embarked on the quest of self-sufficiency, and I’m positive it is no holy grail forged of unobtanium. Sit down with me for a minute — let’s talk about what it takes to get started on this adventure. "holy…
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A Fine Writer's Tribute to Libraries
Libraries saved me when I was a poor kid with divorced parents. Thought you all would enjoy this.
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Will Congress Stop the Biannual Time Change?
I think I'd prefer sticking with standard time, but I would be happy to not have to ever change my clocks again. Now that I'm retired, it hasn't been such an issue, but I have just flet stupis this week. Lots of coffee needed to function, but I don't mind that extra cup too much.
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Sahara sand in Austrian Alps
It has been lasting for several days. Cars, window sills, etc slowly turn Sahara red. And I live in the Austrian Alps, not somewhere near to Africa. There used to be reports about Sahara sand storms and dust on the Alps, but the sand stayed somewhere high on mountain tops. Now we are sitting in a dust cloud. The sun cannot…
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Its that time of year again
Its finally getting nice in NW Pennsylvania and I have to remember to lock my car at every stop. I let my guard down at Ollies when I ran in to buy some potting soil and when I came back to the car the entire front passenger seat was filled with shrubs and fruit plants. Someone had really great taste and chose wisely. Then…
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I think a laugh is needed!
Seems wherever you are in the world at the moment, all you hear is bad/sad news. I thought I’d post this photo, to make you smile. There are definitely some roads around here that qualify for this unique signage!
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Decisions, decisions
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Suburban lawns
My husband found this online today. I have no idea who wrote it. I thought you would enjoy it. One day, GOD asked St. Francis..... GOD: Frank, you know all about gardens and nature, what in the world is going on down there in the U.S.? What in the world happened to the dandelions, violets, thistles and the stuff I started…
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Interview on Jason White's podcast
Jason White interviewed me for his podcast a few weeks ago, It was fun and we had a good conversation. I highly recommend his show! https://www.plansandprovisions.com/herbal-medicine-judson-carroll/
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Ideas about bartering
A while back, some of the forum were talking about bartering. I know that @Monek Marie was one of them. Found this article and thought that with supply chain issues and other things, this might be a good article to post. Important quote from article: "The point I’m trying to make is that everything can be used for…
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Gastropod Podcast Link
I've noticed that we all like food, and the history of food. This looks like an interesting podcast that we might enjoy in our "spare time".
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Family History
I forgot that some of you may be interested in the Family History Conference that will be going on for the next 3 days. Rootstech.org is the place to sign up. If you do it today you will be able to access it all year. I have in my notes that it starts very early in the morning. FamilySearch.org is located in Utah and I…
