So I was thinking about...

Publishing an online magazine. I know, I know, the chances of me ever doing something like that is slim, but I like thinking about it.
I think I would do lots of photos and vintage line drawings along the lines of "My Small Country Living."
Poetry by James Whitcomb Riley, interesting articles on things like:
How to build your own farm table from reclaimed wood
Various comparing and contrasting of chicken breeds
Heirloom vegetables
Heirloom livestock
planting and caring for fruit trees
how to plan a garden
livestock butchering
cooking with game
quilting, stories behind the blankets
canning
riding
dogs
interviews with local artisans
fun DIY- whatever hairbrained thing I am interested in*
I don't know, just stuff that interests me.
It seems so doable, publishing 4 times a year on seasonal type things. A real curiousity shop layout, every issue something different, no continuing bylines. I think it could be great, and interesting and hit a niche market of young back to the landers, whether they are urban or not.
WHO'S WITH ME?????
I know. I can barely keep up with posting regularly nevermind finding the d*** camera and making sure it has batteries and taking pictures and uploading them and resizing them for the internet and ..........on and on.

I just like thinking about it.

*Reusing those old nasty 3 flavored popcorn tins: spray painting them several layers of colors, distressing and making my own decals for: flour, rice, dog treats, etc. Yes I will post pictures as soon as I find the d*** camera, make sure it has batteries.... you get the idea!

Olive Fell

Olive Fell was a local artist in the 40's and 50's. She is mostly known for her trademark bear cubs in Yellowstone, artwork that she did for postcards and greeting cards for the park, but she has many prints and etchings as well. I really love her style, it is kitschy in the best sort of way, in that it is truly original and very evocative of the 40's and 50's. I also love her iconic handwriting, and would love to somehow get Amanda, of Kevin and Amanda, to make it into a font that I could use on, oh, everything! One of the things I like about Fell's work is her use of color- rich and vivid, it creates dynamic feeling without becoming overpowering.