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December 4, 2023

Films for the Gent: 3 Masterpieces from Director Fred Zinnemann

Few directors capture the poignancy of inner struggle like Fred Zinneman. If characters trying to stick to their principles in spite of immense internal and external pressures fascinates you, then…

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August 16, 2023
Homesteading, Part 2

This is a guest post by David Ford. You can find Part 1 here. So here we are, well into our journey to become full-time homesteaders. We have been working…

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July 27, 2023
Will Celluloid Filmmaking Be Forgotten and Replaced By Digital? 

This is a guest post from Ian Birke.  Celluloid filmmaking has become a thing of the past. In just a few decades the use of celluloid for cinema, television (including…

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July 20, 2023
Agriculture in America

This is a guest post by David Ford. Over the last few years, while researching the history of agriculture in America, I have had the opportunity to talk to dozens…

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July 13, 2023
Homesteading, Part 1

This is a guest post (and a photo of regenerated soil) by David Ford. My family and I are well into our first year of transition from living in the…

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July 6, 2023
Setting Boundaries in a Developing Relationship

This is a guest post from Ian Birke.  You got dumped. I’ve been there too. It stinks. Early on post break-up when things feel the most raw and agonizing it…

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June 28, 2023
Read Like A Gent:  Atomic Habits by James Clear

This is a guest post from Michael Denmon.  Michael is a Dad who is working on being a better man, one project at a time. Catch up with his latest…

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June 20, 2023
A Quick Guide to Cooking Shellfish

Summer is a great time to enjoy some shellfish, whether that’s in a lobster roll, a traditional seafood boil, or some lovely grilled shrimp. In this article, we’ll talk about…

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June 13, 2023
What Dads Want for Father’s Day

This is a guest post from Michael Denmon.  Michael is a Dad who is working on being a better man, one project at a time. Catch up with his latest…

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