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Month: May 2020

Memorial Day: We Remember What True “Sacrifice” Means

Memorial Day: We Remember What True “Sacrifice” Means

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Another Memorial Day weekend is upon us.  Generally regarded as the unofficial “kick-off” to summer, this year’s festivities have been hampered by restrictions surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic.  All over the country, weekend and summer plans are changing, vacations are being cancelled, and people are learning to celebrate the summer holidays in their own back yard. “I don’t understand why I have to sacrifice my vacation when I’m not sick,” – it’s a common response you’ll overhear from some overzealous…

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The Summer Vacation: COVID-19 Changes Everything

The Summer Vacation: COVID-19 Changes Everything

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As we move nearer and nearer to the summer season, one of the many things that will have to fundamentally change (due to coronavirus) is the summer vacation.  Even though many states are starting to loosen restrictions on dining, shopping, and travel, there are many new guidelines related to social distancing, sanitization, and group size that will fundamentally alter “how” we travel for months (and maybe years) to come. Will all of these changes be worth the hassle?  Better yet,…

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It’s Been a LONG Couple of Months

It’s Been a LONG Couple of Months

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I’ll admit it – I’ve been cranky lately.  It’s a combination of being cooped up in the house, working from home, the entire family living on top of each other, and watching the news and social media for updates on what’s happening in the world, the country, my state, and my county. Another source of all of this moodiness and aggression?  Well, let’s be honest here – it’s all of you. I’m kind of tired of the public-at-large. I have…

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The Spring Garden: Let’s Give It a Shot

The Spring Garden: Let’s Give It a Shot

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If you’ve followed my blog over the years, you’ll know I’m not a big fan of yard work – which would include “gardening” in general. That being said, I’m currently obsessed with these “YouTube” channels which feature “modern” homesteaders.  These folks have purchased a wild and untamed piece of land and are working towards making it their own.  Some are off-grid, some are full of modern conveniences.  Some of my favorites are Lumnah Acres, Red Poppy Ranch, and my personal…

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