How to Use a Digging Stick
I like to forage for wild edible plants. I started with the leafy green aerial parts of plants. Then I learned to collect and process seeds. Eventually, I realized … Continue Reading →
Tag: traditional skills
New York Times Recommends “Primitive Technology” (Video)
Against my will, I was bewitched. Like 20 million others, I casually tuned in to watch the “Primitive Technology” videos on YouTube. I admit it, I was cynical. I … Continue Reading →
Building a Tule Boat! (Part 1 – The California Boat)
QUAIL!!! I stomped the brake pedal as quail streamed across the road. My sedan lurched and checked its steep descent down the coastal mountain. The car idled, motionless, … Continue Reading →
10 Traditional Skills You Should Learn
If you spend time outdoors you develop a profound respect for our ancient ancestors. How did we survive before electricity, indoor plumbing, and air conditioning? Before supermarkets, big … Continue Reading →