Country Living With Emma

Country Living With Emma

Author: Country Living With Emma Language: English Episodes: 389
Step into the quiet rhythm of life beyond the city limits with Country Living With Emma. This podcast is a gentle, firsthand account from Emma, a single woman in her sixties navigating the realities and rewards of maintaining a rural homestead. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable neighbor, covering the tangible aspects of self-sufficient living-from gardening and preserving food to managing land and repairing things yourself. But it’s more than just a practical guide; it’s a thoughtful exploration of the mindset required for this lifestyle, touching on solitude, resilience, and the deep satisfaction of hands-on work. The narrative naturally weaves in lessons learned over decades, offering a unique perspective on independence, simplicity, and connecting with the natural world. Listeners will find a blend of personal journals, cultural observations on rural life, and quiet inspiration for their own journeys, whether they live in the country or just dream of a slower pace. Through honest storytelling, this podcast becomes a companion for anyone interested in the authentic details and personal growth found off the beaten path.
Episodes
Episode 289 - What's Up Friday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:57
Weekend plans and getting ready for future big events. Fall is a busy time! What are you doing this weekend?Take a Cold Tater and Wait
Episode 287 - Whatever Happened to Civil Defense? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:20
Baby Boomers are familiar with the Civil Defense Agency. In school, we did "duck and cover" and watched many films on what to do in case of emergencies. However, "Civil Defense" is no longer a thing, and FEMA took its pl…
Episode 285 - In Praise of Hard Copies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:56
In the digital age, it's important to have some things in hard copy. The Bible is one of them.PBS Nova Series "In the Event of Catastrophe
Episode 284 - Updates and Gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:46
It's Friday, so I thought I'd give an update on what I have going on. Also, I'm going to briefly discuss why it's important to be grateful for the people who came before us. I researched the price of land in the area whe…
Episode 283 - Texas History Thursday: Mary Rabb Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:19
This is the story of Mary Crownover Rabb's journey to Texas in the 1820s.I couldn't find what I think Mary's saddle would have looked like, but this might be close.Insect repellant: Picaridin
Episode 281 - Conspiracy Theories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:00
Anytime a big event happens, especially if it's a bad thing, the conspiracy theories run rampant. Is that always the answer?