Tag Archive: real life

Off Grid Education, our example

How do you move off grid to a remote area with kids and their educational needs?  There are a ton of solutions and suggestions out there, but I think a real life example can be instructive.  Jackie shares our education experience below.  - Marshall The Early Years

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Distractions, Focus, and Quality of Life

Distractions occur for everyone no mater where you live or what you do for work.   Many are the daily distractions that our society and technology bring, while others  can come unexpected and be draining emotionally.  These latter distractions can be disruptive and get you away from ...

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safety, overreactions, and the bonus staple [2]

[Please note:  you might want to start with part one to understand the whole story!] When we last left off, our hero had a superficial wound and was on his way home when .... It seemed like I’d never get out of that situation, and finally I ...

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Genverter powered home – real data

A genverter can be helpful in emergency power situations, but is it really practical for a full home?  We collected the data during several weeks without any solar power.   While I didn't like running the generator more often with the missing solar power it ...

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lightning is beautiful and bad!

Have you ever seen some of thos spectacular lightning bolt pictures in books?  Ever just watched a powerful lighning storm a night.  I it is awe inspiring at a distance as a spectator, and terrifying if its too close.  If you live in a lighting ...

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safety, overreactions, and the bonus staple [1]

Off grid, or at work, its always important to be conscious of your safety in whatever activity you do.   You must watch out for the rationalizations and shortcuts, because eventually you will get bitten!   What happened to me ...

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