Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Sounds of Silence

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Whenever I have to go into even a medium-sized town, I feel as though my eardrums are being assaulted. City living is notorious for noise. Traffic, airplanes, construction, people talking — you name it. When you live in the country, … Continue reading

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Moving Pinky

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A few years ago, we bought a nice young female pig (also known as a gilt). Actually we bought two, with plans to breed one and visions of pork chops, bacon and such for the other one. The second pig … Continue reading

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Laziness as a Survival Skill

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My readers will have noted that I frequently comment I am lazy. Being lazy doesn’t mean I don’t do any work; it means I try to minimize effort in everything I do. It also makes me efficient — if you … Continue reading

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