Category Archives: Country Living

Still preparing for winter storms

I have upgraded my emergency power system to the point where I can activate it in about five minutes. This upgrade is a major improvement as most of the work can be done indoors where it is dry and warm … Continue reading

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Before the memory of the ice storm fades…

Now that my power is back on, I am able to upload the images that capture the feeling of the recent ice storm, as it appeared in our part of Floyd County. I could also use a little of that … Continue reading

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Embracing change rather than resisting it

I wrote an article about this topic a year ago and I want to apply what I wrote to the subject of rural development. I live in a rural area where "development" is a subject that needs to be discussed … Continue reading

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Floyd County is back on the grid, for now…

This emergency generator is a good start, but don’t get complacent! We have been tested by Mother Nature and many of us were found wanting. This week has been a wake up call for those of us living in Floyd … Continue reading

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