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Farmsteading Part I: The Dairy
Whispering Pines Farmstead (aka Owen Farmstead)
In the old days, it was not unusual to have a family cow for milk, butter, and cheese. Today we have more scientific knowledge and advantages over our predecessors, mainly electricity. Michelle Owen graciously shares her experiences with their family cow, Maggie Moo. In the banner photo, Primrose (left) is the daughter of Maggie Moo (right). Please watch our short video below.
TOP 40 GLUE WORDS FOR WRITERS
Top 40 Glue Words for Writers
Glue words are sometimes called sticky words or filler words. They are usually unnecessary and slow down the pace of the story in the narrative parts. Dialogue is completely different. You want your characters to sound natural and, trust me, we use many of these words in our everyday speech. You’ll see what I mean when you see the list. Watch the video below created by an editor who understands.
DEVELOP TOLERANCE IN YOUR CHILDREN
First, we need to have an accurate understanding of the meaning of tolerance. It doesn’t mean agreeing with every viewpoint or staying quiet in the face of one’s own convictions.