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KThere are still those who think he was a myth, which is not so surprising considering the many ways he has been depicted in our folklore—and considering the crazy way he chose to live. He was an early proponent of pacifism, simple living, animal rights...

Being a staying-at-home mother, who works as a teacher for her children, as a maid for her house, and as a farmer for her homestead, I can tell you… is not for the faint of heart.  The often called “simple life” can be rather intense and demanding. ...

“The bee is a symbol of wisdom, for as this tiny insect collects pollen from the flowers, so men may extract wisdom from the experience of daily life.”  -Manly Palmer Hall
“You are about to enter a whole new world,” the retired beekeeper informed me, his eyes shimmering with humor.  My husband was just starting out with honeybees and was buying some used equipment from the lively fellow who willingly bestowed me with this...

Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural Missouri home each morning, every fall I get the urge to store away provisions for the coming winter.  It’s a feeling I’ve experienced as far back as I can recall, and I tend to believe it’s the...