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[zomba23]

Springfield, Illinois, actually. And I should fess up. I no longer live there, but in nearby Urbana, Illinois, which is super progressive and awesome. I don't have a house of my own yet, but we do have a killer compost pile, and I'm hopeful for a killer garden this spring.

Humanure, hell yeah! We weren't able to do it there, partly because we had no back yard, i.e., privacy. It would have happened eventually, though. I visited Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in SEMO, and planted with humanure.

[slowfinger2]

I like when you talk about the word "Sustainable" being a buzzword. So true. To sustain means to hold, like to sustain a musical note implying there is no change or evolution. Isn't that preferable to a static world? Sustaianable is now a mind control trigger word for many folk willing to conform to our new doomsayers eco-slavery.

Good for you to sense it. Some of the benifits of leaving the dependence on others is increased awareness, less fear, and enhanced bullshit sniffing.

[zomba23]

Sustainability is breaking even. It is the least we can do. I mean, compared to where we as a culture are right now, yes, that is huge. But when we think of the world we would like to create for our children and grandchildren, I think fecundity and abundance are more delightful and entertaining ideas. And they're not sold in stores, unlike the eco trendy crap. I forget who said this, but if they have to advertise it to ya, you don't need it!

[hrd2bhumble76]

I would have to shoot those damn dogs barking in the background.

[zomba23]

You wouldn't be the first to utter that comment. It seems everyone here has dogs (except me). Those in particular are hooouuuunnnnddd dogs. Usually if they get goin like that, their guy goes out and yells at them to shut the eff up. I think you get used to them after a while, like the sound of distant traffic or fire engines.

[zomba23]

Yeah, walking around with a camera and saying whatever comes to mind doesn't necessary translate to a full picture. A homestead (as I get it) is basically a home, ecology in its original meaning. I still don't produce a lot of what I consume, but I am doing more each year. And then there's the woodstove, homeschooling, sewing, graywater, brewing wine, making kraut, writing, coordinating food not lawns educational outreach, hanging out and helping others... I enjoy it. Thanks.

[HandsomeSasquatch]

Have you learned about humanure compost? DONT LOOK AWAY IN DISGUST you just gotta read about it, youll find out

[futureisourpast]

Springfield Oregon?

[MJB1910]

I noticed all youe native flowers -- you must get a lot of bees, which is real good cuz a lot of wild bees have a hard time living in urban areas, cuz most of the plants people plant arn't so native -- great video

[JonnyMuzz]

Nice video.

[389Lee]

Powerful video.

[beckyr1974]

I'm with ya sister. I used to have that life. Worked an hour away from home. Worked through my lunch hour and an hour after work most days, so then I could start my hour drive home. I went back to work three and a half weeks after I had my son. That sure didn't feel good. It's taken me two years to learn how to live happily again. Tomorrow we're planting lettuce in a cold frame. I hope it grows!

[mmmshody]

Glad to see and hear this again Zomban! So much depends on not believing in weed whackers. Thanks friend<3