Category Archives: Homesteading

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

First View: A Homestead-Made Holiday

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Mark Zeiger

December 4th marks the fifth anniversary of our first visit to the homestead. We observe this day as “First View,” a family day of “little T” thanksgiving. To honor First View, here’s the story of our first visit to our … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Alone: “Roughing It” Within a Community

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Mark Zeiger

The content you’re looking for is no longer here. We’re finally beginning to shut this blog down, to remove old content. We’ve chosen to start with essays that are available elsewhere. Specifically, this article has been edited into our book, … Continue reading →

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