Let me tell you how thoughtful my little girl Eloise is. She knows daddy has been making all sorts of videos lately about preparing and eating acorns. She was looking over my shoulder the other day as I was editing a video about making acorn flour, and she asked me, “What is your favorite video that you have done?”
I thought about it for a second and said, “Probably this one.” (The newest video of whatever I’m working on is always my favorite.)
She said, “It’s my favorite, too.”
A day or so later she was taken to the park by her mother. Today, she handed me this small, modest bag of acorns that she had collected for me while she was there.
Her time at the park was her time - time to lose herself in the things she likes to do and be self-absorbed. And yet, she thought of me and took the time to collect these acorns for me.
The effort for her to collect this modest amount of acorns for her at eight years old is a much greater investment than it would be for me, or you, as adults. Three weeks ago I collected about 8 times this amount, and I remember that being a big expenditure of time and energy for me.
I’m really grateful to her for this kind act of genuine love. I hope it’s a memory I never lose.
I got tired of carrying booze, fuel, and medicine and got the bright idea to see if a strong enough whiskey might not serve all three purposes.
#WhiskeyStoves #BoozeForFuel #PocketCooking #ThePracticalWoodsman #PleasantHillbillyPickle
For centuries, families across Britain slept in what was known as a box bed, a wooden bed built into the wall or enclosed with doors, designed to keep out the bitter cold of winter.
Far more than a place to sleep, the box bed was a practical solution in cottages where space was limited and every bit of warmth mattered. By enclosing the bed, families trapped precious heat, reduced draughts and gained a little privacy in homes where several generations often lived under one roof.
These humble beds witnessed every stage of life. Children were tucked into them at night, babies were born in them, and loved ones spent their final hours there, surrounded by family. In many cottages, the box bed even formed part of the wall itself, helping divide the living and sleeping areas of a single-room home.
To modern eyes they may seem cramped, but to those who lived through harsh winters with little comfort, the box bed was a warm, secure refuge, a simple piece of craftsmanship that helped ordinary families ...
