Philosophy
WHAT IS “BEAUTY”: Thoughts on This Hard-to-D...
Updated on November 18th, 2022
I’ve been thinking about beauty lately and find that as much as I love to see it, and love to make beauty with my...Continue Reading
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LETTERS FROM WAR: Uncle Ken’s Messages Home From WWI
Updated on November 12th, 2022
A relative of mine that I admire but never met – my great Uncle Ken – fought in World War I, and on the occasion of...Continue Reading
Philosophy
HOME SCHOOLING: How We Do It Differently
Published on November 4th, 2022
Home schooling is increasing in popularity across North America and other places, and not just because of COVID Over...Continue Reading
Philosophy
MODERN HOMESTEADING: Young Man Seeks Advice Part 1
Published on October 21st, 2022
A a few years ago I got an email from a 24-year-old man in South Africa That’s him below His name is Daniel...Continue Reading
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PERFECTIONISM vs. PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: How to Avoid On...
Published on October 21st, 2022
Sooner or later, in more ways than one, staying sane in this life involves mastering mental strategies If you’re a...Continue Reading
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AN UNPLUGGED PEOPLE: Take a Peek At What The Amish Read
Updated on October 7th, 2022
Back about 2014 or so, an Amish couple – David and Miriam – moved onto an abandoned farm a few miles from our place...Continue Reading
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WISDOM & KINDNESS: Lessons I Learned From Grandpa
Published on August 26th, 2022
If he were still alive, my Grandfather would have turned 115 years old yesterday, 26 August 2022 I want to tell you...Continue Reading
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ONE YEAR TO LIVE: The Mindset That Motivates Towards Virtue
Published on August 19th, 2022
If you’re the kind of person who values the virtues of kindness, patience and selflessness, you probably don’t...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Updated on July 30th, 2022
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on...Continue Reading
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ADVICE TO A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Ten Years Later, These I...
Published on July 1st, 2022
Back in 2010, I corresponded with a 20-something year-old young lady named Erica who asked for my advice about her...Continue Reading
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THE CRUTCH OR THE BARBELL: Two Ways of Handling Personal...
Published on June 10th, 2022
Everyone has weaknesses, some physical, some intellectual, some emotional What matters is how you deal with them I...Continue Reading
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DIGITAL DISCIPLINE: An Essential Key to the Hands-On Life
Published on May 18th, 2022
Pete is a drywall contractor friend of mine (the best drywaller I know) who’s always quick with a joke and a smile,...Continue Reading