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Lye from Wood Ashes

In the past, all homemakers knew how to prepare their own lye for soap making. Today, people run out to the local market or mass merchandise store for shampoo, body wash, dish detergent, and more. They have...

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The Great Re-Skilling

One of the things I find most interesting from a psychological standpoint is the different ways people with different skill sets view the world. To use a simple example, one of my own areas of expertise is...

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Getting Started With Scythes

I love my scythes. Now, I should probably do a partial disclaimer here: I'm in no way an expert on scythes or their use, and suspect my mowing and sharpening techniques would probably horrify true experts....

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