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Can You Keep Chickens and Ducks Together?

September 7, 2019October 24, 2018

Yes you can!

A little over a year ago, I visited a family in my state that’s much further along in their farming operations than we are. While the father still works a regular job, they have managed to buy a nice chunk of land (80 acres, I believe), and build a house and pole barn on it. When we visited, they had just slaughtered a number of broiler chickens (30ish?) and had another 30(?) egg layers. They also had 10-15 beef cows, and had a rented bull in with their herd when we visited. However, what got my attention was the large white duck walking around the yard.

Victorio Deluxe Grain Mill–Review

September 7, 2019September 25, 2018

In an effort to improve the nutrition and lower the cost of our homemade bread, the wife and I have discussed purchasing a flour mill for a year or more. We watched a lot of video reviews, did a lot of comparisons, and finally purchased the Victorio Deluxe Grain Mill about a week ago. Several batches of bread later, its time for a review.

Notes on Veils

September 7, 2019September 20, 2018

If you walk into our church for liturgy any given Sunday, you will observe that about 1/3 of the women are wearing some form of head covering, which I will refer to as a veil for convenience. If you arrive during matins, the number is probably a bit higher, but likely remains less than 1/2. This is the highest percentage of veiled women at any church that I have personally ever attended, but I am given to understand that there are churches in the US where the percentage is much higher.

The Hidden Secret of Feminism’s Success

September 4, 2019September 15, 2018

Why are so many women today feminists? Because their fathers were.

How to do What You Can

September 7, 2019May 3, 2018

I recently read a Twitter thread by Free Northerner that started in reply to this tweet:

Here is the text of what Free Northerner wrote:

Giving Up Progress to Make Progress

September 7, 2019April 30, 2018

There are different ways to consider progress and success.

3 years ago I was debt-free, had enough savings to live comfortably for about 6 months, and was giving away approximately 1/4 of my income to charity. I worked out regularly, could bench press 405 for 2 reps, and could run a mile in 6 minutes 10 seconds (I never was able to break the 6 minute mark). I also wrote regularly, with some of the writing being posted here.

When it Comes to Shampoo and Conditioner…

September 7, 2019April 26, 2018

I recommend Mane ‘n Tail.

Why?

…And then There Were Four

September 7, 2019April 25, 2018

Soy-Free Cold Remedy

September 7, 2019July 26, 2017

This came up on Twitter, so I thought I’d share it here as well. Sadly, many OTC cold remedies and cough drops contain soy. I’ve used a homemade, soy-free remedy for years, and it outperforms any OTC cold remedy by leaps and bounds. I also find that smoking a cigar when I feel a cold coming on is helpful. Anyways, here is the recipe.

Old-Fashioned?

September 6, 2019April 19, 2017

To the best of my knowledge, I have never heard anyone refer to me in real life as “traditional” or a “traditionalist.” However, I and my family have often been called “old-fashioned” and occasionally, “Amish.” Here are some of the reasons I and my family have been called “old-fashioned:”