Aug
07
Storage Shed / Tiny House (Work in Progress)
I'm working on a storage shed that could eventually become a workshop or tiny house.
I started by clearing the
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Joseph Shamis
Joseph Shamis is a recovering academic.
Feb
10
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. It involves, not only body movements and forms, but also the movement
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Jan
19
Coffee
Jan
12
Painting
I've found a few ways to make a living throughout my life. I did construction jobs part time or in
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Jan
08
Firewood Shed
It was a relief to arrive back at camp with my tent and wood stove still intact.
I had a
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Jan
04
Camp Food
There is a lot to be said about asceticism, doing with less or without. It's a religious practice. Go to
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Nov
30
Winter Camp
Winter is coming....But my camp is ready.
A lot of things went together just right to get it there.
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Nov
27
The Big Dead Oak Tree Hovering Just Above Camp
I walked the property a few times looking for the flattest looking spot to make a camp. I kept arriving
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Oct
31
Halal Meat
If you're not Muslim or familiar with Muslim culture, you may not know what it means to see this label
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Oct
25
Music
I sing and play music. I also write tunes...about one every year or two.
Here are some of my