Monthly Archives: January 2012

Happy “Brewing!”

I read recently that tomorrow, January 13th was once the date of the ancient festival called, simply, “Brewing.” The ancient Celts saw the 13th as the longest, coldest day of winter, and, coming at midwinter, designated it the day to … Continue reading

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Spontaneity in Reserve

Lately, in looking at how we live on the homestead, I’d begun to conclude that we have lost our spontaneity. Admittedly, a life like ours, in which we are responsible for creating, managing and gathering all the things most Americans … Continue reading

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