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“Shawl Season”

We have entered another shoulder season. Or, considering its nature, it might better be called a “shawl season.” The weather grows warmer daily, which means we’re all but done with wood heat for the summer. For a while, we got … Continue reading

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Fighting Fire

Every autumn I face a period of internal struggle, deciding when to start using the wood stove to heat the cabin. My head tells me to start lighting fires when the house grows too cold for optimum comfort, or the … Continue reading

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