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"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

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• Remembering the Bread Bowl

  by BuckeyeGirl on November 20, 2009

• Book Giveaway -- November 21

  by AsTheNight on November 20, 2009

• My project for the day is...

  by BuckeyeGirl on November 20, 2009

• Decorating The Table For Thanksgiving

  by Leahld22 on November 20, 2009

• any one familiar with hinode china patterns?

  by Pete on November 20, 2009

November 2009
"First it's glowing, then it's snowing! A pause, then screaming squalls and williwaws. Bright but bitter, then a thaw. Yet again it's cold and storming: What ever happened to global warming?"

• LOVED this photo!!!!! Just gorgeous! - The Retired One on You Know What Dolly Parton Says
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• I read these in the same context as NorthCountryGirl and like he thought we needed Suzanne’s permission to do the testimonial... - IowaCowgirl on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• Suzanne, the Terms of the Contest state the Phase 2 voting only counts 20% toward the final decision and the judges... - NorthCountryGirl on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• And we readers of your Blog never tire of your wonderful pictures and stories of all your sweet animals! - Liz in PA on Rush
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• I can never start a fire either. Good thing you had the fire extinguisher handy. - Melinda in Washington State on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• Not to be a wet blanket, Suzanne, and I’m sure you already know this, but when dealing with fire or power tools be sure to tie... - Catherine on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• We just got our wood stove last year. I had the same troublr until I found the magic of Fat Wood! Now I am a fire master, and hubby... - Kirsten Lowe on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• When my folks built a fire in the fireplace, I remember them “warming the flue”. They’d build their pile of kindling... - debbie on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• Yikes….I just voted – everyone remember weekend need votes. That count is too close! Never seen so many... - Kathleen H from Indiana on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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• Well, I got in 3 more, but she’s closing in, about 68 votes behind now. Need some more people with extra computers. Hurry! - Amy on How (Not) to Start a Fire in a Wood Stove
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