Scrounging for fence posts Today, we have once again confirmed that I do not think like an engineer. Thankfully, I am married to one. I’d say that was good planning on my part, but I wasn’t savvy enough to plan it for ALL the good traits he has. The exercise was fence building, because the […]
Lockdown Day 7: What Qualifies as a Modern Homestead?
Homesteading versus Subsistence Living What do you think qualifies a modern homestead? I think we all have ideas in our heads about Little House on the Prairie. Or possibly someone living off the grid who has very little contact with the modern world. But are those good representations for a modern homestead? Are they helpful […]
What Can I Do About All The Flies ?!
How many fly traps or repellents have you tried? I have tried everything except the putrid ones. I can’t bring myself to do that. What I have tried is: sticky traps fly spray dietary supplement fly predator wasps various inverted or milk jug containers with some sort of liquid clean up I have had fly-attracting […]
