Homestead Citadel

It has been a rough couple of days, but the show must go on. I find getting back to work and focusing on the task at hand helps return a sense of normalcy to life, but even in those moments all it takes is a glimpse to make you think you see your long lost pet. The tribute previously posted here was added to the end of this video, but this weeks video speaks strongly towards my Bitcoin ethos and some of the challenges I think we are certain to see develop in the future--many of which are already occuring to our friends across the pond. https://youtu.be/zUa-Q6KybVw If you choose to follow on Rumble we had stopped posting there for a few months, but recently decided to resume. The video is still uploading on Rumble, but will be live shortly. Have a blessed Sunday and give your pets an extra squeeze today. ❤️

https://video.nostr.build/a203ad5bb537ed041c63c7f4f02dd9a6bd9a2db1ba4b25d76829b703bb756c2a.mp4 The Lord provides in life whether you have the eyes to see it or not. Luke provided us with so much over the years. The pets in our lives tend to define the little moments between the big ones. Giving us reason to pause and soak it in. Looking back at pictures this couldn't be more true. He was the perfect dog at the perfect time for our family. Always on watch and ready to serve. The past few years as we busied with family he eagerly took a slower and more reserved role in our lives as his age started to show and he had no desire to be bothered with babies or kids leaving those duties for our younger dog. As a farmer, I've dealt with some pretty tough losses through the years, but nothing compares. Seeing videos of Luke make me think he's still here, looking out the window for him to come running back home or waiting to hear a bark to be let back in. I post this tribute selfishly for me as a reminder of his best years with hope he barks, wanting to come back home.

The last walk to do farm chores with our OG farm dog. 14 good strong years. I got him when he was about 6 months old, a rescue from someone who found him tied to a tree and abandoned as a puppy, living off of tree bark and bugs. He took to farm life quickly, respecting the fence and farm animals and reluctantly allowing animals that needed a little TLC to shadow his every move. Luke was much harder to break of his desire to chase cats, but even that waned over the years. That hunting instinct helped reduce the groundhog pressure on the farm, where even in his old age and busted mouth he managed to catch and kill some massive pasture rats. He also holds a special place in family lore for catching a squirrel that clung to life on his collar, leaving Luke bewildered and not knowing what to do next. In his prime he would pull your arm right out of its socket, carrying anyone up even the steepest of mountains on family hikes. Despite his unknown breed composition and poor start to life nobody ever questioned the Husky in his heart with strength like that and paws worthy of a true beast. Luke will truly be missed. Make your next pet a rescue. 🧡

The Earth seems to be warning us that we need to wake up and get our own six covered. Nobody is coming to save you. nostr:nevent1qqs95kdf64aewts8ezpn9q6g3n27y6mr40lksckpkrusvuu8w78ddxsppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qgsxz9ksdhv54md3ghfww6y69l3zf809dlzw3xjv4n5g5r2trkqtzdgrqsqqqqqps44cke

What's your biggest blocker to improving your personal/family self-resilience? Food? Water? Energy? Other? #asknostr

I finally started making a few shorts this week as I teach myself new video editing software. Full video here: https://youtu.be/yr_i8CdtonM https://video.nostr.build/dbb9a7f98a3024dfcb039a874cfde5af6c45618c00b0eaa0ad1024f1c42bde6a.mp4

Self-reliance looks more and more desirable by the day. We'll be doubling down here at the Homestead with focus locked in on building self-reliant pioneers. We're making big plans to build intentionally in this direction.

Do you know where the chicken that you eat comes from? If not, you're probably supporting an industrial food system that Bitcoin is here to topple. Intentionality is critical during these times. https://youtu.be/h9Jd4YBg-w4

Practically new washing machine was busted. The American brand Maytag is heavily favored throughout this house for their warranty... However, we've discovered their warranty is next to useless. I spent a few minutes on YouTube figuring out how to troubleshoot this thing. Turns out it's a $25 part held together by tiny plastic tabs. Super glue. Two Dolla Fix. Time to go back to washboards and wringing out clothes before air drying by the fire.

Anybody else out there starting to feel the crunch to finish projects before winter hits? 😵‍💫 https://youtu.be/YxElmllA7to

This videos performance within the YouTube algorithm really surprised us. It took off relative to a usual video for us 🤷 the majority of the video was just me talking to the camera with a mess of b roll overlaid. Algorithms are weird, but the reach was crazy. nostr:nevent1qqsyhxg3a29wl8n2rfekwfq7er5ha2p5jtpg8nk9f9svtwt2zemx0dspr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmp0qgsxz9ksdhv54md3ghfww6y69l3zf809dlzw3xjv4n5g5r2trkqtzdgrqsqqqqqp62nctf

I can't wait to start weaving Bitcoin into our videos. Subtle and slow at first. If you have any suggestions I'd love to hear them!

The real motive for always moving the barn doormat has been discovered. Playing with crickets. #dadstr

We've developed a framework to help determine what livestock to start with on your farm or homestead based on our 10 years of experience across a variety of different species. Check it out! https://youtu.be/shXINaNiBEM #grownostr #permies #permaculture #farm #homestead nostr:nevent1qqs95tjpvvqtlje7kssmfwudsclqhzuuvmz2udlamuq399lf65w0tmsppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qgsxz9ksdhv54md3ghfww6y69l3zf809dlzw3xjv4n5g5r2trkqtzdgrqsqqqqqp0dl9jx

Tomorrow's video is being finalized. If you're a bitcoiner interested in working towards owning or developing a #homestead this one is for you. We will be presenting a framework to consider for selecting livestock to start utilizing and building your self reliance. #permies #permaculture #farm #citadel

Fall is a great time to plant trees, a cornerstone of our drought plan here for our livestock. nostr:nevent1qqstzjsfvfvrdz9ajklwnzjkw2w57v4w972kp8pac5yrqkn4klxgjuspr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmp0qgsxz9ksdhv54md3ghfww6y69l3zf809dlzw3xjv4n5g5r2trkqtzdgrqsqqqqqp2vgfzx

The custom cabinets has landed 😁 #cabinetry #woodworking #custom #diy #grownostr

This week's video dropped! In depth drought planning and mitigation that may not require feeding additional hay! https://youtu.be/mDrRIFdXtGQ?si=8hzFvpSL7kF2wPVX #farm #farmstr #permies #permaculture #cowstr #homestead nostr:nevent1qqspndsmxmr8c3nduumj4q8dpkj6cqz0p6q70ajznlqec7mpzgl5nnqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5hsygrpzmgxmk22akc5t5h8dzdzlc3ynhjkl38gnfx2e6y2p493mq93x5psgqqqqqqsl4vaa4

Are you doing something unique to become for drought resilient on your farm or homestead? I'd love to hear about it! #farmstr #farm #homestead #citadel #permaculture #grownostr nostr:nevent1qqsvv5hzat38vmvrj0vs9mc3dy73skt4glaz59xs23364r63nghp86gpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5hsygrpzmgxmk22akc5t5h8dzdzlc3ynhjkl38gnfx2e6y2p493mq93x5psgqqqqqqsnfxyc8

Its been a while. What's happening, folks? If you're a #grazier #farmer #homesteader next week's video is a can't miss topic: how to plan for and manage through a drought. Like most of the Mid-Atlantic, we've had a significant dry spell here. About 2 months with little meaningful rainfall. I did a forage assessment this week and we're having to purchase in additional hay to cover for the lack of regrowth we would normally be seeing in our pastures for fall growth.