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What is a Gothic Homesteader?

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Since starting Gothic Homesteading on Facebook back in 2013, more than once I have been asked just what is a Gothic Homesteader?  Just about as often, I get asked, What makes someone Goth?   And what is a homesteader?  All great questions. I have over the years actually heard many explanations to what it means to be a Goth and to be a Homesteader.   The simplest way I can explain it is thusly:  A Goth is one who who sees beauty in the midst of a dark and dying world. A Homesteader is one who follows the homesteading way of life: a. raising what one can - fruits, veges, herbs, animals, etc., b. make what one can - clothing, food, all sorts of crafts, very diy ( which Goths are great at typically ), c. providing what they can for oneself and ones friends and family. A Gothic Homesteader is one who see beauty in the midst of a dark and dying world, and thusly lives the homesteading lifestyle. As both Gothic and Homesteading cultures are very DI...

Personal Homesteading Goals for 2015

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Here are my Homesteading Goals for 2015: 1. Learn to Crochet Better ( currently know 1 stitch ) 2. Learn New Food Recipes. 3. Learn Ways to Preserve Food 4. Re-learn to Play Guitar ( took classes over 10 years ago ) 5. Begin Gothic/Steampunk Jewelry Making... Again. 6. Plant Balcony/Walkway Herb Garden 7. Get A Sewing Machine and Learn to Sew on it! (know how to on a Treadle, but horrid with electric) 8. Begin Writing on Gothic Homesteading - The Book. 9. Start Video Logs aka Vlogs for the Gothic Homesteading Facebook page. Here are Rob's Homesteading Goals for 2015: 1. Finnish Chef's Training 2. Begin Learning Mountain Man Skills 3. Get in Shape. 4. Dry Shucky Beans to store for ourselves. ~ Morria