27-Inches

The final snow tallies are up, and it seems our town was buried under about 27-inches of the white stuff. I didn't go in for my weekly office shift today, as the road was still a mess when I woke up this morning. Plus, our shovel was held captive by our upstairs neighbors, so there was no hope for digging out the van.


Unlike those who quickly succumb to cabin-fever, I've been perfectly content stuck at home. To be honest, I spend most of my time at home -- I do work here, after all. But when I can't drive, I avoid making stupid purchases and wasting money. I have no choice but to make due with what I have, and that's a good lesson.

Speaking of sustainability lessons, I've been reading Jenna Woginrich's Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life. So far, it's a great read, and I'm not surprised. I've been following Jenna's blog for a few months now, and she's been a huge inspiration for my own goals. She wrote this book a few years ago, so I know how a lot of things have transpired for her. What I didn't know, was how her journey began -- and that's where this book starts out. Jenna's book gives me a lot of hope -- as well as very practical reference materials, recipes, and guides. She began her farm while working a nine to five office job every day (coincidentally, she's also a graphic designer). I already have the advantage of working from home -- a luxury that will definitely make homesteading a little easier once I get into the thick of it. I will start planning my spring vegetable garden now. I'm going to start with strawberries, zucchinis, and tomatoes. My mom has grown these every year with ease, so I'm hoping my first round of crops will be just as successful. I'm hoping my next big move will allow for a small flock of chickens and a bee hive. Then I'll really be in business.

I'll end this post with a video of our very happy dog in Narnia, also known as our backyard.