Category Archives: Homesteading

Water systems, outhouses, heating with wood – alternative lifestyles that move us toward more self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

Contemplating The Mysteries of the Homestead

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Just because we’ve been running and gunning since returning home in an effort to repair/rebuild our water system (see Crisis and Opportunity) doesn’t mean we haven’t taken a bit of time now and then to contemplate The Mysteries of the … Continue reading →

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Danger and Opportunity

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

We ferried to Haines on Friday, crossed the bay, stepped through our cabin door, and have been managing crises ever since. It’s my fault, really. Before we left, Michelle wanted to shut the “homestead” down as we used to when … Continue reading →

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