OnePine

Back in the early 70's I "turned on, tuned in and dropped out". I moved back to nature and started living a simpler life. This included chopping wood and carrying water, candles and kerosene for light, no electrical gadgets, not even a radio. I had 4 children at home, gardened, learned to use herbs and diet for healing. I homeschooled my kids in their early years until their desire for socializing won out. Thay are mostly grown now and I am immensely proud of them all. I have solar electricity now and running water in the summer, and quite a comfy home. My last kid Bodie and I are living in town for the school year while he finishes high school. I am working in a wonderful alternative school. In the summer I dash back up to my mountain home and try not to leave. It has been a wonderful life so far. I am amazingly grateful for this path I am on. I am living proof happiness doesn't have to depend on money and material possesions. I am proud to STILL call myself a hippie.