"The Neolithic Revolution, Neolithic Demographic Transition, or Agricultural Revolution, was the wide-scale transition of many human cultures from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to…
The time between late October through late December is filled with holidays, family gatherings, and school vacations. Instead of the work slowing down, the workload…
My venture into winemaking at home all started with two very prolific pear trees. My mother had planted these trees and didn’t expect much from…
My 20-year-old daughter called at 8:00 pm on a 95-degree Texas Sunday night. “Dad, the air conditioner on my RV went out. I’m hot, frustrated…
One day a while back a group of us got talking about exercise, workout routines, and gym memberships. I listened and then told them I…
Oh sure, we all know the perks of growing our own food, supplying our own energy, and being as self-sufficient as we can be, but…
Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet. It was as big as my living room. It was high quality, made my paltry…
When I was younger, I worked as a new car salesman for about 2 years. I worked at an AutoNation dealership. Currently, AutoNation owns over…
“The Blue Goat” homestead is located in Anderson County, Texas. This is East Texas, where the Trinity River makes a series of tight turns about…
About two years ago, while selling real estate for a broker who specialized in rural properties, I was contacted by a local businessman on behalf…
I love the idea of living on a homestead. When my husband and I were looking to purchase our first home, it didn't even occur…
Anyone old enough to remember the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is familiar with Pepé Le Pew, the amorous French skunk in relentless pursuit of romance.…