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Self-Sufficient Living

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      Two things have been going on this summer.  1.) I have been watching some kids on summer break. 2.) I've been reading up on self-sufficient living lately, as it is the true passion of our household. How do these two things combine together to make sense? I have been taking the kids to the library to try and get their noses out of their devices. While they are picking out their books, I discovered an entire shelf dedicated to self-reliance. Book One:  The Good Life-- I had been interested in reading this one for quite some time. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. First, I didn't realize the Nearings had done their project in the '40s. Second, the book was somewhere in between a memoir and an academic essay. And was successful at neither. I definitely learned a few new tricks, but overall it didn't really explain how to be self-sufficient  today . Book Two: The Resilient Farm --More helpful than The Good Life  by being more modern, but not by much.

Catching up

Hello, everyone!  I have been MIA for awhile again.  Apologies! Most of the last month was spent reading educational books helping my husband prepare for priesthood.  These are highly informative and fascinating books, but many of you probably share little interest.  I'd be happy to answer any questions otherwise. However, I picked up several sustainable living books   from my local library that might be of more interest.  So check back in soon for more on those.