BlogHide Resteemsresteemednarch (30)in liberty • 7 years agoLiberty Needs New WordsLiberty has a language barrier. The words we use to describe our ideal are meaningless and off-putting to those they might help. "Liberty," "Anarchy," "Natural Rights," "Autonomy." While they…resteemednarch (30)in homeownership • 7 years agoNew House! Before and After PhotosHusband and I closed on our first home on May 15. It was a surprisingly smooth process from shopping to signing, and we are incredibly grateful for that. We weren't looking for a house in…resteemednarch (30)in craft • 7 years agoThe Value of Crafts: Thanks, Mom"Idle hands are the devil's plaything" As soon as our hands were nimble enough, my mother taught my brother and I how to make things. The first thing I remember her teaching us was crochet and…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoCreole Nature Trail - Day TwoDay one found us at a free, on the beach camping site. No hook-ups but we were prepared with water, food and beer. We had such a good time yesterday and today we decided to stay another night.…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoI Saw My First Alligator!Our second stop on the Creole Nature Trail was the Cameron Prarie National Wildlife Refuge. The building itself seems to be built into a pond, surrounded by fish, turtles and the sound of…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoLacassine PoolThe first stop on our Creole Nature Trail adventure was the Lacassine Pool in the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. It is a 16,000 acre freshwater marsh. The number and types of birds is…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoLong Day of DrivingAbout 320 miles has brought us to Iowa, Louisiana. We had warm weather and sunshine for the entire trip, though it was a little windy. We took the I10 most of the way, using route 12 to avoid…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoLast Day on Daughin IslandHeading west, most likely. I have found it difficult to make any concrete plans after this. I'm overwhelmed by the unlimited choices. So far there hasn't been a bad choice.resteemednarch (30)in anarchy • 7 years agoAnarchist Cross Stitch 1.0Behold! Libertarian Cross Stitch! I just got a hankering to stitch. Last time I tried to cross stitch must have been when I was eight. Amazing what some years and development of patience can…nunctunc (36)in dog • 7 years agoDog Friendly BeachesMeeka is a big part of our travels. I make decisions based on her needs. I'm more likely to pick an RV park with a dog walk or close to a dog friendly beach. We have been very lucky finding…resteemednarch (30)in sustainability • 7 years agoMendingHusband busted the knee out of his work pants on Friday, so I had to hustle through a mend today. If we bought new every time he ripped his jeans, we'd be so broke. I've already machine darned the…nunctunc (36)in beach • 7 years agoMore WeatherLast night Dauphin Island was under a flash flood watch with a bit of tornado watch thrown in for fun. While watching, I enjoyed a spectacular thunder storm with a good drenching rain. As the rain…resteemednarch (30)in anarchy • 7 years agoI'm thinking of taking up cross stitchPlotted a pattern out, but neither of the nearby craft stores sell stitch canvas, so I won't get to start until maybe tomorrow.nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoDauphin Island DowntimeLooking for some downtime to connect, clean and chill, we have landed in Dauphin Island, Alabama for a week. I was informed when making reservations that there wasn't much going on in the area and…resteemednarch (30)in home • 7 years agoCreate the community you want to live inMy husband and I are buying a house. It's a three bedroom on half an acre in a small town; population ~1,300. I'll post photos, when we close! For now, here's an artist's rendering. We're…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoNatchez State Park and TicksGrowing up in Alaska where there are no ticks, I had never seen one before. My limited knowledge includes, ticks are bad and treat your dog. Night before last, as we were enjoying some much needed…nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoOriginal TraceFinished our time on the Natchez Trace by walking on the original trace. This is a path worn by people walking on it for hundreds of years. It's close to 15 feet deep.nunctunc (36)in travel • 7 years agoRocky Springs on the Natchez TraceWe spent last night at another free campground on the Natchez Trace. It is so beautiful! We didn't stay long but plan on traveling the entire parkway in the near future. Only downside? No internet.nunctunc (36)in mississippi • 7 years agoInteresting ViewThis is the view from my dining table for the next day or so. We are enjoying the Natchez Trace Parkway and a two night stay at Jeff Busby Campground. We took a hike this morning, up the little…resteemednarch (30)in groupthink • 7 years agoOffice Policy"What does anyone need a gun for, anyway?" A quip in an unrelated thread. Who nodded? Who didn't. It's not a discussion. It's a survey. Are you like me? Or are you other. Are you pack? Or…
