Monthly Archives: December 2018

A “Fortress Homestead” Christmas

Ever since I can remember, I’ve held in my heart and mind a particular ideal of Christmas, or, perhaps more precisely, Christmas Eve. My ideal involved my family and I ensconced in a snug home, decorated for Christmas, with no … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice 2018: Far and Near

Today is Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere (see Season of Darkness, Season of Light). This year’s shortest day/longest night is significant to our homestead, both for what happened this last year on the property, and off. Off property, we … Continue reading

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