Nancy’s Barn-wood China Hutch
It wasn’t too long ago that our good friend and neighbor, Jeff Biggers, gave me a call. Jeff has an excavating business as well as [...]
Harnessing the Sun in Idaho – Easier Said Than Done
Trying to incorporate the best of the past with the best of the future in our efforts to live a more sustainable life here on [...]
Sustainability and simplicity – Still worthy goals
Is the world getting crazier, more complex, politically outrageous and therefore less sustainable for all life? Are we living like frogs in a kettle, adapting [...]
Merry Christmas from Timber Butte – Past & Present
Christmas 1980 Nancy, Tri, Kate and Brook with Pet - a favorite pony Reminiscing of Christmas’s past yet relishing in Christmas’s present. Still [...]
The Life and Times of Jacob – A story of destiny
When people meet Jacob for the first time they often become confused. Some think he’s a goat because he has hair instead of wool while [...]
Changing of the Season in a changing world
We woke to a fresh skiff of snow on the slopes of Timber Butte this morning. The air had a brisk bite and the animal’s [...]
Welcoming the Newcomer – A lesson from the barnyard
Kit is the newest member of the Timber Butte Homestead community. She is a 12 year old mare; a gift from our friends Michelle and [...]
Standing firm before the Fire
Fire is an annual concern to those who chose a life of isolation; especially in environments with flammable habitats. Timber Butte is one of those [...]
A short documentary at Timber Butte Homestead
Last spring Transform Films came from their office in New York City to film a short four minute documentary here on Timber Butte for [...]
Walking the Fence Line – Contemplation for the time we live
Building and maintaining the fences here on the side of Timber Butte have always been one of my preferred pastimes. Walking the fence line has [...]
