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I Hate the 21st Century!

  As a blogger, I get to “vent” and call it writing. And today’s the day. I hate the 21st century! There, I’ve said it and here’s why. Then and Now Time was, a person would buy a television set, plug it in, turn it on and watch every available channel. (Okay,...

Imperceptible

I think life has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute we’re here, doing that, and the next minute we’re there, doing this. And we wonder how it happened. I’m growing lettuce in a small hydroponic system. Every morning, I notice more growth and wonder, how did I miss...

Breaking the Bonds

I realized, as I looked over the contents of my estate sale, that I have too damn much stuff. I realized how mindlessly I’d been living when I saw everything I still possessed spread out all over the house. There were things I forgot I owned or never used. If I’d...

Growing Roots

It was only a year ago that my visit to Tennessee was coming to a close. Being with my son and daughter-in-law had been a joy, and I felt torn heading north to the city that had been my home for more years than I care to admit. No matter where I drove on Tennessee’s...

Homesteading on the Cumberland Plateau

  God forbid I can’t run to the store for the curcumin I thought I had. What are the chances I could borrow some from my neighbor?If I were a homesteader, my spice cabinet would be full. Folks who engage in homesteading grow and prepare their own food. They have...

Just Call Me Squirrely

  I never paid much attention to squirrels because they’re so ubiquitous. I mean, they’re everywhere, especially around bird feeders! But I’ve gotten to know one little guy (gal?) whom I’ve named “L’il Bugger” and the critter is worming its way into my heart. My...