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Reasons to survive?
I was on @Marjory Wildcraft 's webinar on Sunday, which stirred up so many thoughts and feelings that have yet to subside. Thank you, @LaurieLovesLearning for inviting me to the community. In the chat I first started asking some questions about how to survive, but then @silvertipgrizz remarked that "you first have to want…
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Thanksgiving Blessings Journal Page
Hello friends! I'm sharing this journal page again, as a little gift to you on Thanksgiving week. Save it, print it, share it. I'm thankful for this group, and all of you!
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Piano Boogie Woogie
I watched a few of these. I enjoyed the cat's reaction to certain parts. I hope all of you enjoy as well.
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Free Herbal E-Cards
I could not figure out what would be the right category for this one, but thought it too cool to pass up. Some one's post--and I apologize that I can't remember who or which post--led me to the American Botanical Council's web page, and I have been rummaging around on that site for a couple days now. They have a page of…
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Preparing for Eviction and Homelessness - a really good guide
When I was much younger I lived on the streets. It was a great experience really, although I wasn't so sure at the time. I also have several old friends (and a family member, ugh, not sure I want to admit that LOL) who have been living on the streets - by choice - for many years. They live in warm climates, dumpster dive…
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Not the best last few weeks
Have to say the last few weeks have been pretty rough. my father-in-law has been in bad health but has gone downhill very quickly. My husband had to head to Arizona, his father is in very bad shape. Unfortunately, because of all our critters I was not able to go with him. As of yesterday, they have given his dad maybe 72…
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Beauty in Nature: Speechless
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Another funny Hilux add, I just had to show!
In Australia and New Zealand the term " bugger " is slang, inoffensive and maybe one of the most used terms to describe many things. Please take no offense and no animals were hurt in the filming. https://youtu.be/u91WGac2mbI
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Finding the right path
I have found life challenging lately. Trying to find my way. Most of my life has been on auto pilot but now I find myself unsure of which direction to go. Maybe its due to the uncertainty of the world. I'm not sure. I journal, meditate and ground myself quite often. I still find myself reactive to my surroundings and I…
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We knew this, didn't we?
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work with what you got and be encouraged
This is a tough time for a lot of folks. Lost Jobs. Lost income. Sense of helplessness and fear. Never before has self-sufficiency skills mattered so much. Especially growing one's food. Geof Lawton (foremost Permaculture guru) says that the answer to the world's problems is in a garden. We are NOT helpless. I barely have…
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A few words from the TGN team...
TGN knows that the times we're living are tough. In fact, that may be the understatement of the year....But, as y'all are out there caring for your gardens, your family, and ultimately caring for the world, remember to take some time to care for yourself too! This is your reminder to take a break... unplug... breathe...…
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We just want to say, thank you!!!
We just want to say thank you. Thank you for being part of our community! Thank you for supporting us and our mission... Thank you for growing food and being the change. And thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and your inspiring stories with us. Thank you, for being you!
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Yay! 100 posts!
I now have 100 posts! Yay!
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Some Peace in Hard Times
I live smack dab in the suburbs and had always hoped to have some land in the country by the time things really started to fall apart. I feel like we are at the brink and I'm not where I wanted to be in terms of location or preparedness. I have goats and chickens and a garden, but I live on a little tiny lot which backs up…
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"the doctor(s) told me (whatever... terminal thing) that is my fate"
Why in the world would we share related statements in the HEALTH section ? - Yes why in deed? Because countless people are told every minute of each day unutterable things like re TESTs, or 'treat-ments': "This won't hurt a bit." Oops. Sorry. It does hurt. A little more than "a bit." But if they told you it would hurt like…
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Nothing says God's blessing like a brood of baby fox sparrows at your doorstep
It was the best surprise ever to find a nest of fox sparrows at our current homestead. From what I understand, there is not a lot of scientific observation of their nests. The fox sparrows tend to scavenge on the ground, which makes them very vulnerable to predators. Perhaps because of this they nest deep in berry shrubs,…
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🐿️ Funniest 21 minutes I've spent in a long time... keeping squirrels out of bird feeders
So funny! And really well produced video. Squirrels are so amazing! And frustrating...
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Appreciation
I would like to thank Nikki Follis, Director of Happiness & Fulfillment at The Grow Network. Being new to the forum I struggled with what to post. I presented my question to Ms Follis and she enthusiastically got back to me. I felt validated and my trepidation retreated. Thank you Nikki for being attentive and welcoming.…
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Show me your beautiful sunset photos!
I love being in my garden in the evening, especially when the sky looks like this. Not quite an Oklahoma sunset, but pretty amazing! Added bonus: Chicken coop! 😁
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Happy Happy Happy......free enthusiasm course
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Garden and plant pictures
I love seeing all the plants everyone is growing and would love it if there were photo albums or such that is just for the pictures and the names of the plants. Do we have anything like that? If not, is it a possibility? I think it would be helpful and easier to view rather than having to click on every post to see if…
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Southern Utah Visuals To Lift Your Spirits
I live an hour away from Zion National Park which is currently closed. Because of the closure, park officials are sharing a 23 minute movie that shows some park highlights. The movie is free to view for the next few days. Enjoy!
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Shout out to TGN and why you are maybe part of the most important environmental group on the planet
There are lots of great reasons to be part of TGN--but saving the planet literally is arguably number one. Here is an article I read today, and it made me think of TGN and how the biggest impact an individual can make is actually fairy little--right in your own backyard. Happy reading!
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Remember This in Scary Times
I wanted to share this printable with you. I've been planning an Etsy shop to sell printable files.I have purchased some new software (PaintShop Pro) and some licensed graphics to use. There's a learning curve! Here is my first finished creation, and I will not be selling this one. If it speaks to you, please do download…
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How are you doing with Scruffy Hospitality?
Read this https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/in-priase-scruffy-hospitality and than ran a search on “Scruffy Hospitality” and read more. Wondered your thoughts on this as Homesteaders? Do you have people to your homestead? Share away
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How is your day today?
Getting personal...and real. Mine was off, and ending crappy. I was not kind to my kids. Frustration with them playing but not listening or doing more than morning chores just gets to me. No school happened again today. I am also frustrated with my oldest, away from home, oblivious to the poor decisions she is making. I…
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A little country humor
This is, by far, one of the funniest things ever recorded.... if you know that country folks used to call poop, "hockey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfaSTO-2aIE
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Gardening after disability
I broke my sacrum in 2016. This accident changed my life. I went from being an active 30 year old woman to being bedridden for months. A year later my family moved from our house in the city to 12 acres in a rural part of WA. Now that we are here we are busy trying our hands at the homesteading thing. I am constantly…
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Zion National Park Movie Free For a Couple More Days
This is a re-post of an earlier discussion. That title was uninspiring and I don't want people to miss the virtual outdoor event.