"The real things haven't changed. It's still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder In my family of origin, we had a weekly Monday night tradition of watching Little House on the Prairie. This was a big deal, as my mom was very anti-television at the time. We would all gather in the family room, turn on the TV 10 minutes before 8 to "warm it up," and scrutinize the challenges and successes of the Ingalls Family. As a kid, homesteading seemed romantic. I wanted to plant a really big garden and to make my own clothes. I liked the idea of relying on your neighbors and being a resource for others in times of need. As an adult, I like buying clothes on the internet. But I derive a great deal of joy from my little garden. And I have learned to accept the help of neighbors - even when I really don't want to. In these...
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