The Zeiger Family Homestead Blog

Living on the “homestead” is risky business. This lifestyle offers more than its share of opportunities for serious injury or death. Many of these opportunities, if brought to fruition, would be embarrassing—each one would be a stupid way to die.

I’ve thought about this for a long time. I’ve had many moments in my life—far too many for my taste—when I find myself catching my breath after an incident, and thinking: “that would have been a stupid way to die!” I suspect many of us experience these moments, so I’ve never really talked to anyone about it.

The topic did come up in conversation with Michelle the other day, and I realized that I’d long considered a blog post on the subject. It seems to me that if this is something I want said on the blog, I’d best say it now, as later may be too late! Continue reading →