17th century would be a bit rough for me. But I often talk about becoming "90's Amish", and only using technology which existed before the Internet. I have not heard of either of those publications, I will have to check them out.
Everything is sacred, even in the face of general belief otherwise in this modern age. I look forward to sharing your journey with you in the coming year.
There's a thought. Actually, chandler keeps coming to mind. Not sure how useful that would be but I want to find something both practical and artistic.
Way back when we started this rural life, 2008, I started reading a blog called The Deliberate Agrarian. Then Small Farm Journal.
A quiet life is the life for us. Four years ago I decided that we had "retired from society". Not a term you hear any more.
It means that we don't participate in large social events or gatherings. We entertain very close family and friends occasionally.
New Years Eve we had three other couples over and we sat and chatted, munched on goodies and toasted the New Year with sparkling apple cider.
Personally? I wouldn't be horribly upset if somehow our lives were altered and we only had 17th century tech. But that's me.
17th century would be a bit rough for me. But I often talk about becoming "90's Amish", and only using technology which existed before the Internet. I have not heard of either of those publications, I will have to check them out.
I also read, for a short time, True Grit and MEN…. but, it didn't suffice.
Oops. I meant to say 18th century.
I could probably do 1890's. Guilded age.
Did you ever see the show, The 1900’s House or The Victorian Farm? Great shows.
I'd be ok with 19th century tech.
Don't need more "word counts."
Just real country life.
I have enough of that to talk about.
Excellent point re: happiness and usefulness.
I do not think I have ever felt depressed and useful at the same time.
Love this, brother. Keep grinding. 🎯
You keep reading, I will keep writing.
Everything is sacred, even in the face of general belief otherwise in this modern age. I look forward to sharing your journey with you in the coming year.
I think that is the right attitude. If we do not hold it sacred, it will be desecrated soon enough.
I would love to learn a useful trade. At 54, I'm still wondering.
Residential electricians are very in demand.
There's a thought. Actually, chandler keeps coming to mind. Not sure how useful that would be but I want to find something both practical and artistic.
You and I must have known each other in a past existence... Great post, and well said.
Who is to say? We can know each other in this one.
This is a wonderful post. Thank you.
Yes...(I got distracted) CBH, this is a beautiful post.
There is some good conversation to be distracted by.
Glad you liked it.