Our dad really IS an ass***e. Find TS, start detoxifying myself, and leave the province! July 2/26 farm update.

Paul does a thought exercise about traveling back in time to speak to his 20-year-old-self. The freestanding pavilion is now ready for DAY USE ONLY. Paul is humbled that a friend chose to travel up to the farm.

The homesteader’s workout!

Both bloggers agree: farm chores are the most enjoyable way to exercise. There's biological activity in the leaf litter and campfires after dusk.

Gorilla Gutters, from Collingwood did our external trim. TS harvested garlic.

Our build has some colour to it!

Take 5, Cerebral & grunt-mediation. Oh and listening to unhinged audio essays!

Paul ponders what the phrase "self-care" means to him. He also finds surprisingly deep and coherent analysis of a popular board game.