Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold) by Balsam Range
This is my current favorite band of all time, and the singer, Buddy Melton, is my current single favorite artist of all time. He taps into such sweet emotion with his voice.
I got to meet him tonight after this performance (that I recorded with my own phone), where he stood around and casually chatted with me one-on-one for about 20 minutes, in no hurry at all.
One of the many things we talked about was my hometown, and I was shocked to find out that he used to hang out in my hometown when he was younger and knows it very well. Still has friends there. He’s from North Carolina, right around Andy Griffith’s hometown, but the music folks down there seem to be very closely involved with and familiar with my people.
We also talked about Hurricane Helene, which hit us the same as it hit them. (For more details on that, see The Practical Woodsman podcast Ep. 37.)
One of the best nights of my life. Enjoy.
Ps. He has a firm handshake
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 ...
