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In the military, Semper Gumby translates to ‘Always Flexible’. Although I did not serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, the adage is used military-wide. In hindsight, I only actually remember it being used when things were going wrong or there was some unexpected change to our plans. Homesteading very much reminds me of my military service, except…
This is where its going to get personal. When I was growing up, I would associate happiness and success with the collection of things…new things. As a child, my father would tell me something I now know was meant to frame my thinking as an adult. “Be careful about…
It feels good doesn’t it? You are walking through your favorite store, looking at all the things that should rightfully be in your home. Your walk slows, you give each item a long look and a feel. The anticipation builds within you. As if there is some psychic connection between the sensors in your fingers and one of the credit cards in your wallet/handbag, you can almost visualize the…
What I am about to say is possibly the single greatest realization I recommend you come to before charging into the homestead arena. Depending on how much you pay…
Plant something you can eat! Even in a studio apartment, you can grow something. For example, when we were apartment living…
Caution, I am going to rant a bit here. I have noticed a reoccurring trend with…
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