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Oscar Wilde is credited with the famous saying, “Imitation is the purest form of flattery.” There is no doubt that we should follow in the footsteps of those who have successfully navigated difficult endeavors. However, is there a fine line between imitation in an attempt to recreate and imitation to the point to where you are basically copying someone’s life or processes? I strongly believe that…
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…
Imagine you are embarking on a great journey. You have prepared, planned, and are now executing. Things are actually going great! You are learning new things, and experiencing things you didn’t expect. The scenery is beautiful, you are able to camp out in amazing places, catch some fish, and the weather, as if conspiring to…
Fall is here and ole’ man winter is not long behind. The time of the year we all look forward to, where we spend time with our families and are reminded of what we should be the most thankful. For us homesteaders, winter provides a break from some of the labor our land demands. The garden is at rest, our chickens stop laying, we may not
The first attempt at any great endeavor is a learning lesson. This is the mental framing I tried to keep during the first year of our homestead experience. Admittedly, what complicated everything was the fact that this year was 2020… enough said, right? We began our initial…
There is a simple saying I find apt within this topic, “don’t recreate the wheel.” But have you ever done the mental gymnastics of imagining someone do it? You come home and see your significant other in the garage…
Plato’s allegory of the cave is by far one of my most favorite philosophical writings. It speaks to me about the power of seeing past illusions, seeing the world for what it is, and setting yourself free. However, there is also a significant dilemma that is also presented. Once free…
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