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So, pigs. When times seem hard go back to what you know. I know winter isn't far away. It is amazing for me how much that thought dominates my mind in Alaska. So I found some weaner pigs. My chickens are growing. My garden and potatoes are in. The greenhouse is up. The wood is split and stacked. I will start making booze soon. The boat is almost fixed and we will test her on Thursday night. Even though I haven't been able to shake the April blues yet this year, I feel better looking at these little guys. No matter what happens, this winter I can eat a home grown pork roast. Make a loaf of bread. Cook up some of our potatoes and carrots. Open a bottle of homemade blueberry wine. Enjoy the night. I don't know why I struggle so much to be happy. I can't explain it: for all intents and purposes I have everything I ever wanted. Sometimes I have to fall back on what I know, like raising hogs. Grow pigs, grow.

Full post as published by A Public Defender's Life in Alaska on May 19, 2010 (boomark / email).