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chervilant

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11. When I was almost nine, my dad moved us from suburban Houston

Sun Apr 5, 2015, 07:20 PM

Apr 2015

to a 200 acre farm in NW Arkansas that was so remote, we could be certain that any vehicle we heard on the road was coming to our house, and we had about 20 minutes to tidy up and make tea.

We had a massive garden, and butchered our own meat. I learned incredible skills--I can field dress anything, and have canned all manner of fruits and vegetables. I can still wield a splitting maul, and am a fair shot with both a rifle and a pistol.

I can build a fire in inclement weather. I can identify a number of edible wild plants, and I can fish. I would not hesitate to hunt, if that was necessary (although, I am Vegan at present and hope to continue as a Vegan).

Our younglings give me hope. They will have to work hard to pull our species back from the abyss.

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When I was almost nine, my dad moved us from suburban Houston chervilant Apr 2015 #11