Monthly Archives: April 2011

“Returning” to the Homestead

I hope this isn’t becoming repetitive, but I’m almost overcome by a variety of feelings—mostly satisfaction— as we “return” to homestead life. Last winter was hard in unexpected ways. The frequent bitter cold and high winds, with little or no … Continue reading

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Snowshoes for a Song . . . Er, Poem

Earlier in the year, I entered a week’s worth of online contests that the outdoor gear store, REI sponsored. Each day they posted a new photo and asked contestants to write a caption for it. They awarded daily prizes to … Continue reading

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