Jim Fry

My Grandfather had nine children. My Father just six. I have nine children, like my Granddad. All of us, for generations, have been part of the solution. Those that have none, ... generally aren't.

This is a wonderful post. It's the way probably most folks could think about posting an introduction/seeking community. ~~But in some ways, what you have posted on your Facebook page is more enlightening.

We shop exclusively at the Mennonite used clothing store. It's been years since we bought anything new. We get essentially brand new clothes at very low used prices. And the money we spend at the entirely volunteer run store goes entirely for Haiti Relief. I don't know why anyone buys new.

We do much the same thing here in N. Ohio. Just wanted to say to anyone considering selling milk as nature intended it, we make a whooping amount of income selling to many happy buyers. It is a great business.

Look into your ancient local folk lore and see if there is a tree of special meaning to the ancients. Use the tree and circular area Ceremonially, or for other gatherings.

If your bittersweet is like our Ohio bittersweet, I've been trying to grow that for years. Ours has orange berries that as they dry, the outer covering opens up and gets a darker orange.

It is a wonderful cash crop for Halloween/Thanksgiving. Used extensively for and in flower arrangements. You might want to investigate possibilities, and then rethink getting rid of it.