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Food

SIMPLE GREENS

I recently figured out any easy way to process the abundance of greens Bob and I take in from our garden and two CSA’s.  It’s my job to keep the produce flowing from farm box to plate and the bulk of it is greens.  Making sure we eat them is the best health insurance we […]

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Books Self Reliance

ONE SECOND AFTER – A Review

It was heartening to note that, at the same time this small town is focusing on defending themselves from outsiders, many are digging up their lawns to plant gardens.

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Our Life

Closing Down Guantánamo

“Guantánamo” was closed down last week, and it’s residents were transported to a new facility, in Moncure NC. There were no injuries, nor loss of life, and both the residents and new neighbors were thrilled to have it relocated to their community. “Guantánamo” was the name I chose for the 250 square foot garden I […]

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War and Peace

SEVEN YEAR ITCH – enough already, bring the troops home!

Yesterday was the first day of spring.  After a cold, wet winter, we are beginning to enjoy temperatures in the 70’s.  I wore shorts to work Friday for the first time since last year.  What we took for granted during our eight years in the tropics – sparse wardrobe, open windows and lettuce – have […]

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Food

THIRD GENERATION SEED

The other day, Bob went to Windy Meadows Farm to visit Gerry Levitt and brought back a crooknecked pumpkin they grew from seed we saved.  This beautiful squash represents three generations of crooknecked pumpkins, beginning with the first one we brought home from The Cupboard in Denton, Texas. It was three years ago when we […]