Gw nostr! This year has been both challenging and filled with letting go to make space for things that enrich our lives. I've followed this new path as best I can, received some hard critical feedback, and seen a glimmer of progress lately. I love to be home in the Holler and to care for this homestead, but to enrich our lives, we must enrich the community around us. 2 weeks ago, I did a cheese making demo at Haven Village. Folks seemed to like the demo and I was once again reminded of how slowing down for a minute allows you to truly connect with nature. Even if is is the microscopic side of it. This was a chevre made from raw milk from milk from this farmstead. How cool is that? We will be doing a cheese class, finally, st the Holler Homestead this summer or fall as a result of this demo. Toolbox fallacy has kept me from doing so for years. I make darn good cheeses. I am by no means an expert. But know what? I know a TON about cheese and can teach folks who know a little less about how to start their own cheese journey. Time to get to it... #lftn #homesteading

I've got the feeling that, somebody's watching me...

Anyone want to come to a meetup potluck followed by a rabbit processing demo. (You can skip the second part if you're not interested in that) Today we are sipping coffee, and getting all cleaned up and set up for the event! I'll even have some garden veggies for sale.

Living Free in Tennessee - Podcast

Rabbit Processing Demo and Open House at The Holler Homestead – June 29 - Living Free in Tennessee - Podcast

One of the things that drew me to homesteading was the desire to be more responsible about my food—how it’s raised, how it’s processed, and h...

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Finally cowboy's together some frames for shade cloth over the raised beds yesterday in the crazy humid and hot weather. Today, I get to cut and hand the shade cloth throughout the day... One day at a time! #homesteading #lftn #grow

To everything, there is a season. Each year, I eagerly await the time when I can finally enjoy fresh tomatoes again. 🍅 You see, I used to think I didn't like tomatoes but that simply isn't true. I don't like mealy-assed, gross store tomatoes. Fresh ones kissed by the sun? Bring it. Today, the 23rd of June, is the 1st ripe tomato on my homestead. It is a striped snacking tomato that my friend David put in my aquaponics system about 8 years ago. I've saved seeds from the first ripe tomato ever since. And this year is the earliest ripe fruit ever. Which makes me wonder. What will next year's tomato crop look like? #lftn #homesteading #gardening

Starting last Friday, we kept encountering roadblocks to where we were going and what we were trying to do. Despite the roadblocks, we ended up where we were supposed go about 2 hours late Better late than never, or better never than late? We had a great time getting to know the folks ans visitors at Haven Village. I even got to show people how to make chevre. Things wrapped there by 2pm or so and we made is safely back to the Holler. I thought the roadblocks were behind us. But not so. At least this one was fun tp watch. #grownostr #homesteading #lftn

GM #COFFEECHAIN - Headed to SOE today for Amanda Willis's birthday party. But first, watching the morning fog melt off the trees a few hollers down the way. One of my favorite views.

Ever have one of those days where you bust ass all day and don't take any photos to show on nostr? #homesteading #lftn

GM #COFFEECHAIN Lately I have taking time in the morning for prayer and reflection before doing anything. Some very clear insights have been the result. But there is a fly in the ointment. Apparently I gotta write that shit down or it ends up hazy at times or completely glossed over. Today, I have a show with a really cool lady who has done extensive work exploring intentional communities. There is more coffee to roast and ship. Operation set up better household systems, followed by operation taxes. @Jack Spirko 's ai course where I changed my mind about what to focus on. And laslty, a rare, outside of business hours interview this evening. Somewhere in ther I get to pickly beets and compost tea the gardens :) Plus the sheep ears need lanolin. Today's mantra: remember to have fun!! #homesteadstr #lftn #homesteading #solopreneur

Gm #coffeechain. Morning reading is done. Today, in the book Good Energy by Casey Means, we explored the impact of heat and cold exposure on your body's metabolism. I appreciate that she included gree ideas for getting heat and cold exposure. As a homesteader, I get more heat than cold at this time of year, but perhaps more plunges in the 55 degree creek is in order... Today is a heavy coffee roast ans ship day, a catch up on chores day, and a visitor day. A friend was supposed to meet me for lunch in town and decided to come here for a coffee on the homestead instead. As usual, the days are full! #lftn #homesteading #homesteadstr #hollerroast

GM It's the BIG DAY! Meetup and tomato wall demo at my homestead today. Getting some grounding in before I start making iced coffee. Anyone wanna come help set up?

It is a modest beginning to the canning season, but it's a start. #aunthelenspickledbeets #homesteading #lftn

Gm. Er. I mean ge :) Long day was busy. But it is peaceful here. So very peaceful.

Join me at 2pm Central: It’s an old-school variety show! Pickling beets, building a farmstand, managing your time (and garden) with purpose, banking outside the system, and how not to build a greenhouse. Plus Monday segments, pantry wins, and your questions.

Gm #coffeechain. Overslept after a night of nightmares about meeting my uncle in New York. When I got there I was having trouble finding the right street for the bar. Then when I got to the bar he wasn't there yet, the food was all carby, and the only wine on offer was sweet white wine. Blah. Wish I could remember the street name I was seeking because it is probably relevant. Farmers Market will be waaaaay better than thay today! #lftn #grownostr #symbolicdreams

GM #coffeechain. Enjoying some Holler Roast while deciding what to do about the problem I am having sourcing organic Colombian beans. Going to have to change our house blend unless something changes. Today's list is impossibly long but at least it is a foundation from which to pull #my3things Humming birds are all over the place lately and watching them fight over feeders is like watching folks with TDS and TSS discuss tarrif's... Only the humming birds ate more relaxing. Enjoy your day. #homesteading #craft coffee #getroasted

Gm #coffeechain! Holler Roast house is in my mug today, a blend of crisp Colombia and chocolate Brazil. Headed to Polyface Farm tomorrow so today is "go" day. Time to polish the presentation, pack my bags, and get ready to be inspired! What are you up to this weekend? #lftn #grownostr #homesteading

Gm #coffeechain. Enjoying the quiet, country noises. Birds tweeting, water alling. This place is mostly free of modern sounds unless a plane goes by and I never realized how loud the real world is until I left, then came home. Don't forget to find your peace. Caritas! #lftn #homesteadlife #homesteading #grownostr #hollerroast

Apparently it is still Easter around here.... find the egg ans GM yall! Made it back, safe and sound.

GM #COFFEECHAIN Ma Sause is knitting and the sunrise looks more like a cloud rise today. Packing for our trek to Kansas after I roast and ship orders today!! #grownostr