Crystal Sands

I agree with others here. We were on the edge and able to count. There were definitely at least 750 and close to 1000. Where did that 100 number come from?

We were there! It really did just keep growing!

Truth!

The Chicken (Vol. 4, No. 1) Spring Equinox 2025 So much has changed since Farmer-ish last published an issue of our journal. The world is different now. Isn’t that funny? The whole world? But, somehow, there are still t…

Farmer-ish journal’s Spring Equinox issue is live and dedicated to the chicken. It is full of essays and poems to make you think more deeply about the world’s most important bird. ♥️🐓 #chickens #journal #independentpublishing

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This!

So many congratulations!!!!

Thank you for this! I am grateful to have a local, independent newspaper!

We were just talking about this. 😞

Same as well. Always able to see the learning in the struggle, optimistic for everyone around me. Such a struggle with that right now. Sending hugs.

So much yes! I also have a hard time when I wake up in the morning. I wake up. Reality dawns on me again. I am terrified. I try to adjust. 😞

Thank you for this! We would be so polite and would work so hard to show gratitude. This is helpful information. ♥️

Do you mind me asking how people react to you as an American? We are considering leaving the country but worried how people will react to us as Americans when America continues to damage the world.

I had these same thoughts/questions.

YouTube video by Ronan Sands Cello Bella Ciao (Italian folk and resistance song), arranged by Ronan Sands

Bella Ciao is an Italian folk song associated with the resistance to fascism. My 15 year old son arranged it for two cellos and recorded himself playing both parts. It’s powerful on the cello. #resist

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How to feed your chickens like it’s the Great Depression I wish I had talked to my grandparents more before they passed away, but I was actually pretty young. I was in high school when my great grandmother, who was like my grandmother, as she had raised …

I hope we do not need this information… #liberalpreppers

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I’m so proud of her and proud to be a Mainer. ♥️🌲⭐️

“Dead Birds Flying” (Another Bird Flu Update) I wish I had better news to share about the bird flu right now. In terms of spread to humans, chances are still low, but in the last 24 hours, another human became infected. This time, it was a dai…

In addition to calling my three elected officials to Congress every single day, I am trying to resist bny helping keep track of information related to bird flu. Many think bird flu is fake, so that's going to be a big problem. #birdflu #farming

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There are no words. It is absolutely a human rights crime.

Same.

Opinion: Elon Musk and DOGE have crossed a constitutional ‘red line’ "There's nothing theoretical about cutting off funding to a rural health clinic, for example, or support for small farmers or grants to your fire department."

"There's nothing theoretical about cutting off funding to a rural health clinic, for example, or support for small farmers or grants to your fire department."

It has been an “old timey” winter here in Maine, and though my long COVID body is tired of shoveling snow, I’m thankful for short walks in the snowy woods with Boudica. ♥️🐾 #maine #greatpyrenees

This is Tuesday. I adore her! She is one of our girls who is a free spirit, and I admire her greatly for it. #chickens #backyardchickens

This is so exciting! I love your books!

We have been thinking these same things, asking these same questions.

Oh, that's a good point about vanilla in the stores. I JUST yesterday found out that the organic cream I buy is not just cream. I have to find some local. Sigh.

Thank you!!!! I’m determined to make this move. ♥️♥️♥️

Five Things to Make from Scratch to Save Money and Eat Better I recently read an article about things we can make from scratch to help us save money at the grocery store in light of the high prices. I realize not everyone has the time or space to grow food, b…

Save money and eat better by making these things from scratch!

#groceryprices #homemade #madefromscratch

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Oh, that's awesome you have a Maine connection! And nice for a lovely snow!

What a beautiful scene! We are in Maine and got quite a bit of snow, but I know the rest of the country isn't quite as used to it. What part of the country are you in?