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Linda Brown's avatar

I love hearing about and seeing pictures of your farm! My dad was raised in a farm-there was nothing that he couldn’t do!

I appreciate hearing about all the Covid stuff too. I never miss your column. Btw, I subscribe to Epoch News too so I will keep an eye out for the new video.

Linda B

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Pat Orsban's avatar

yep, some dads are awesome

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James Lord's avatar

Dr. Malone, I'm beginning to wonder if the only time you ever sleep is on the plane ride home.

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oldguy52's avatar

Indeed. I would be blessed to have his (their) energy.

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Pat Orsban's avatar

coffee, black, lots of it, and it helps keep adult onset DB away

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Esther Moeckl's avatar

Thank you for the encouragement to rise above the noise and confusion and appreciate God's amazing and beautiful creation and the value of working hard and living with simplicity and kindness.

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JoanBalone's avatar

Emu hatching! Can’t wait for March to see those little ones! You two are a good team. Most people divorce over a wallpaper project. You two have such a passion for all things farm and animals. Keep these stories coming (and the others related to our government, COVID, Wellness Company, etc).

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Barbara Lekowicz's avatar

I always enjoy your “farm” postings!! Wow! You and Jill have certainly been busy! The photos are delightful and especially love the ones of you and Jill. You two are beautiful together. Enjoy every moment with each other. Time goes by too quickly.

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jtrudel trudelgroup.com's avatar

".... escaping from internet to reality."

Good plan!!! Now if we could just empty the Gulags and drain the swamp, we could slowly get back to the America we know and love. The land of the free and home of the brave.

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Robert Mareing, Au.D's avatar

Speaking of Gulags - where are the House Republicans in exposing the Jan 12 prisoners and a real investigation of where the the docs have gone - I hear today that some have been released. This is prolonged agony for these patriots.

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Swabbie Robbie's avatar

John Prine's song was kind of an anthem for me and my lady when in the deep distant time of our youth we moved to the country and lived there ever since until 2020 when we knew it was time to radically downscale cause the big place was too much to handle anymore. Still semi-rural on 2+3/4 acres. Wish I still had the big place though. We always thought of it as living the handmade life. Large gardens, chickens, art fairs for my wife's weaving, my jewelry, ornamental ironwork, graphic arts and illustration. I built, rebuilt and remodeled all of the buildings myself.

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D D's avatar

When I saw ornamental ironwork, I thought of Dylan who has made some of the coolest iron fences and artwork ever!

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Big E's avatar

You might appreciate the handiwork here: https://larrygotkin.com/

OK, OK, this is my younger brother’s work, but don’t let the sisterly recommendation deter you from looking 👀. His work is amazing, nepotism aside.

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D D's avatar

OMG these works are spectacular and expertly crafted! I saw some hand forged knives and weapons at the Renaissance fair years ago. The person only showed for one year, as far as I know. Probably too unique for that venue. Thanks for sharing Big E!

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Shelley's avatar

It is amazing! He is very talented. Does he do requests? I'd like an easy-read outdoor thermometer embedded in something heavy, perhaps an owl, rabbit or other silhouette that could be secured on a deck post.

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Swabbie Robbie's avatar

Dylan who? Link to the work? I started learning in 1979, took several courses wit Bill Fiorini at UW La Crosse. I made some gates and railings and sign posts and brackets, But liked making furniture and pattern welded knives (erroneously called Damascus which was a different process) the most.

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D D's avatar

Bob Dylan, go to his website, there are lots of pics of his iron work as well as his paintings. It is reported that while on tour he would always be stopping and grabbing iron pieces.

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Swabbie Robbie's avatar

Good for him. I wish I had known that when I was still doing iron work.

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Pat Orsban's avatar

it is amazing what some can do with a welding arc, my dad tried to teach me, but that spark was a task I could not do,

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Kristi Jacobson's avatar

So many good stress relievers in those pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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Jerry A.'s avatar

I hope you and Jill are enjoying your time together. In order to give so much to others, you have to take care of yourself, and not get worn out by giving too much. i hope your winter weather is kind to you both, and the farm you tend will, nurture your strength for the battles ahead in the coming year. There are going to be some.

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Garry Blankenship's avatar

Aloha, having just returned from a Hawaiian island cruise. I admire your keeping your toes in the dirt. I'm convinced living exclusively in politics, media and computer screens is a prescription for premature death. A toast to you both.

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Pat Orsban's avatar

if not premature death, then certainly premature hell

connecting bare feet to dirt is good "grounding"

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Adrian Street's avatar

You two are an inspiration in so many ways. Thank you for all the stories and pics and for sharing your life on the farm. Next best thing to being there as I plan my great escape back to the country.

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Thomas A Braun RPh's avatar

Wonderful to have a slice of tranquility in your busy life!

Your farmyard raised chicken eggs contain more vitamin D that those

raised in tin barns under crowded conditions! Unfortunately, too

many US citizens can't find tranquility in their lives under

the conditions we are currently dealing with.

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MightyMouse's avatar

You are what my southern roots would call a “real” man. My dad was very educated but he could farm, build, and fix anything around the house. We never called a plumber etc.

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DELMAR L GREENLEAF MD's avatar

Wow !... I am glad you and Jill have been relatively free to do all these things..... I live in Oregon... (Similar environment).... I’m now ACTIVATED towards a green house !!!!!!.......For Blackberries/ Huckleberries !!!!!................How much does CO2 cost ??!!!!

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Barbara Charis's avatar

Dr. Malone, we already did what you prescribed: blow up the TV (got rid of it over 45 years ago) and last year reaped a bountiful harvest from our peach trees. .

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Shelley's avatar

Bravo Barbara! Unconditioned couple living a life of reality. We need more of you.

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weedom1's avatar

Yaa, breaking ice on the water tanks is the worst. It gets colder at weedom, and heaters only do so much.

That's an impressive renovation job you're doing on 'Serenity'!!

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