Lucky to have a job...

In the 8.5 hours I was at work today,  people came in, resumes in hand, asking for applications for part time, minimum wage jobs.  Same happened yesterday (I know because I printed the applications before I left, and they were all gone when I got to work today)  So, 6 apps x 7 days = 42 apps per week at our store.  We live in an isolated county with a population of around 30,000.  200 people applying for work at one store in a month seems like a lot in such a small population...where is the "recovery"?

So, we cleaned up a corner of the yard today before work... Hart Nut Trees planted 2 years ago were being  overcome in weeds, and we rescued them today.  Good family effort.

Canned 7 quarts of Portuguese Kale Soup.  Its a winter fav, and having it 20 min ready is great.   Still looking for ways to store kale and swiss chard for the winter...  Ideas welcomed.

No bills today!!! still trying to figure who gets paid...

Feeling lucky to have a job, and work for a co that thinks I have value (not enough to live on, but some...)

Maybe I am stupid...

I find that discovering a truth that changes everything doesn't make life easier or better.  I know how we should live, maybe not all the details, but the big rules.  I know that if I create a life following those rules I will be happier, healthier, and the world around me will be a better place.  Yet, every step I take toward living a new way creates a myriad of problems.  So, here's an update after too long being quiet.

The farm thrives.  Garlic is in.  Beans are in.  Freezer is full of chicken, pork, and beef.  Parts of the yard look brilliant, and other parts are totally over run.  We haven't finished painting the house...  The remodel is in year 7 of a 15 year plan, and on schedule...  This month we are trying to make $685.00 cover $1156.00 in bills.  Next month will be better.  We are making fudge, bread, hard cider, and all kinds of other good stuff.  We are writing books, and getting ready to launch an online mag.  Life is full. The system kicks us daily, but we are still here, fighting on, and trying not to choke on our philosophy.

Maybe I'm stupid for believing... maybe I'm stupid for sharing... maybe I'm just stupid... but I'll trudge on, and drag you along with me for as long as you allow.