Shimmering turquoise water. Waves lapping against my paddle. Swimming pigs awaiting our arrival on a beach… Kayaking in The Bahamas was full of wonder and […]
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In 2019 we became the proud owners of a shiny new Coachmen Clipper travel trailer with potential to take us from coast to coast for
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The sun has yet to rise, but the surface of the frozen lake is already alive with activity. Pickup trucks drive on ice roads marked
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It’s easy to imagine that building a new house means having all new furnishings. The reality has been a mix of new and used items
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Is making sourdough bread only for the most devoted homesteaders and people on lockdown during a pandemic? I used to think so. Sourdough long held
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The cover of my journal at the beginning of 2023 was imprinted with the words, “Good things come to those who wait, but the best
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Is there a more decadent smell than warm, caramelized cashews wafting through the air? The sweet and salty combo brings back memories of the summer
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Whitetail deer hunting season has long held significance in my mind. For many Wisconsin families, it’s a November tradition as momentous as Thanksgiving. The only
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Moving into our semi-built house in late November 2021 was a major milestone. After months of camper living, mobile home demolishing, planning, and building, we
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Isn’t it funny how sometimes we have to leave the “nest” to appreciate what was right in front of us while growing up? During my
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The signs of winter tend to start subtly and grow increasingly louder. Each morning’s sunrise inches further south. Vivid fall leaves become more subdued. Tree
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It’s been over two years since we lost our small flock of chickens. Occasionally people ask what happened or why we haven’t started over. In
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