The goals are easy. Er, at least, sound that way. A little self sufficient home. Not much to it, right? Lets break it down. The house Building We are putting a lot into insulation inside and out. Windows are always a weakness. R25 walls are great except when you put an R2 hole in it…

Life groups started up again. Coming with it the inevitable Intro Moment that I dread. I always hate that. What do I say? Let’s be honest, to say that our lives revolve around living in, while building, a tiny off grid house makes people react in strange ways. If I leave it out, it feels…

Up this week: More thoughts on this off grid situation. It’s a lot more than I think most people realize. Or at least it was for me! – 1 – Yea, I know. I haven’t written much the last few weeks. No, we haven’t been doing anything spectacular like backpacking across Europe. Nor hiking the…

I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s “It’s for your good”. It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…

Really?! I mean really?! Last day of the challenge and I totally drop the ball. Not that I didn’t think about it, but with watching the tornado’s in Central OK again and searching the differing opinions on what we should expect, well, I killed the battery on my phone. And was frankly to lazy to…

Day 30 – React to this term: Letting Go Ooh, where to even begin. I don’t like it much. But have been strong enough to do it when needed. It’s a part of life. Something that many people shy away from. Letting go can be heartbreaking, scary. But also freeing and exhilarating. Isn’t letting go…

Day 29 –Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories Our God - Chris Tomlin This is a song the Lord has used many times to remind me that He is with us. I heard it the first time and it truly spoke to my soul. The House that…

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Dear Readers, First, I am so glad you have joined along our journey. What an honor it is that you would spend moments of your life reading about our crazy one. Or perhaps the ‘crazy’ part is why you read… You know, like a train wreck you can’t help but look at. Regardless, I hope…

Protestors All Over The World March Against Monsanto Couple of things here. Wouldn't labeling modified foods just be a "common sense" law? What is the problem with labeling? And really Whole Foods - 5 years to label the products?! Either the farmers plant Gmo or they don't - it shouldn't take that long to find…