The post discusses comfort food memories tied to Hawaii and current farm activities, including managing gardening and vehicle assessments. It highlights challenges with home ownership, such as furnace issues and alarm system costs, while emphasizing support from local services. Plans for improvements and frustrations with building supplies are also mentioned {{AI generated, human vetted}}
PN and TS find working together less stressful at the construction site. PN enjoys labor while TS fits board ends for firewood. They both like bringing order from chaos. PN struggles using tools with his non-dominant hand. They encountered a coiled garder snake but managed to shoo it away. TS felt wind-chilled after a 8.3 km walk. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
The writer advocates for a basic income for Canadians, citing examples of societal unrest due to hunger, sickness, and fear. They also discuss teaching struggles and pension plans. {{AI-generated, human vetted}}
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Sustainable lifestyle can be a tricky weasel word (phrase) for me to define. If I look at it from a financial POV, am I living within my means. I have a guaranteed basic income. I’m not burning through money that I … Continue reading Money. Gasoline. Impact. Relationships. Felines. Food.
So, we've got Newton making a cat flap for his cougar, Einstein blowing minds with his theories, and Bohr getting free beer for life. Plus, Lilith, the OG independent woman. Oh, and don't ferment grass clippings in bags, or let carpenter ants infest your shipping container. Use the right trailer hitch, or you'll end up breaking it in the bush. Oh, and watch out for those phat, meaty flies. And that's just a snippet of the neighborhood adventures!
It had a freaky 3-4 cm wide double stalk. Pretty! I'm an inexperienced mycologist! I won't nom nom it. These clipping are destined for our soil generation operation.
The author recently communicated with family members using technology to bridge the distance. They also shared updates on a brewery visit, a luscious bakery experience, and a construction project while emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and addressing environmental concerns. The post reflects a blend of personal and community-centered experiences and observations.
While we were slinging dog biscuits, the second coat of concrete-plaster is being added to the walls.
Here are some images I captured today in the village and near my construction site. Please respect the signage -- do not enter.
Big machines in site. Take care!
A more accurate question should be, “ do I regret taking early retirement from the school board?”
Share one of the best gifts you've ever received. My very first full-tang camping knife set me on a path of cutlery collecting (thanks again, ZP & GP). Sharpening. And whittling… providing lot of collected wood chips for tinder. SNOW CLEARING AT OUR TRANSITION HOME Before After PN trying to keep up with TS!
Bloganuary writing promptIf you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?View all responses Snip. Snip. Snip. I trim your claws, while you are wrapped up as a spicy purrito. You spit. You hiss. I use clippers that DON'T pull. I remove claw until 0.5mm from the nailbed. I cut into your … Continue reading “I am NOT ripping your claws off… you are sticking to everything and everybody… they will grow back.”
Bloganuary writing promptWhat is your favorite animal?View all responses TS made an amusing, and perceptive, comment about the crew that did the demolition on our condominium suite -- they have cats in their homes. That makes sense to us. Felines are downright little bastards that cause havoc and mayham in a home. One is never … Continue reading Cats, dogs… and whatever’s distantly related to them!
Flood lights, black cats, and judging character.
Groceries, snow squalls, and renovating a condominium suite (FOR YOU?!).
Homes in the bush, stepping away from full-time pedagogy.
**Must**...?! Let me explain. When the Georgian Bay is warm enough, I enjoy doning neoprene and hopping into Five Fathoms Marine Park. Now that I have more time, I can resume this passion using Diver's Den as my preferred charter. That, and go fishing. I'm enjoying my first night at my new home (while we … Continue reading If I **must** wear clothes, then it’s boots. Waterproof & insulated snowboots!
I like to signal boost.
https://philosophyvia.photos/2023/11/10/what-will-your-life-be-like-in-three-years/ {{{I am speaking for myself. TS has her own unique take on the world, and I respect her for that}}}. In 3 years, I will be 55 years old and undoubtably marveling at the cliche bantered around in the 1990's marketing campaign (by some insurance company)... "freedom 55". I made it, despite the challenges … Continue reading In 3 years, I’m going to be mucking around on the farm!
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