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These Are the Good Old Days

  • Isaac French
  • 12 August 2025
👶️ Lucas, age 2, experiences daily growth and exploration, likened to compound interest. His father's endeavors—including family life, work, and community involvement—are dedicated to Lucas and his younger brother, Ezra. The father emphasizes the importance of doing meaningful work for others, as it brings joy and inspiration.
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Last Barn of its Kind

  • Isaac French
  • 5 August 2025
🏡 In the 1960s or 1970s, a 100-year-old farmhouse was “updated.” The family removed faux paneling and vinyl siding to reveal original features. The brothers refinished floors, beams, and brick, while the mother sourced antique furnishings. The writer, engaged in building Live Oak Lake in Texas, contributed a mural sketch for the barn. Morning Glory Farm was named for its wildflowers and unforgettable sunrises.
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Yes, this Airbnb Had a Blender

  • Isaac French
  • 29 July 2025
🏠 Hosts with young children crafted a thoughtful Airbnb stay, featuring essentials like a washer, dryer, fan, iron, ironing board, and playpen space. Surprising amenities included a blender, enhancing a milkshake moment. Ceiling tiles went unnoticed amidst the heartful design and hospitality. Friends Rory and Rebecca later welcomed the guest to their old Tennessee farmhouse, complete with a Steinway grand piano, providing a memorable experience for a music-loving visitor.
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Patience, Craft, and a Cheese Called Orchard Blue

  • Isaac French
  • 22 July 2025
🧀 Strengthening communities through craftsmanship can transform young people, families, and towns. Business should focus on building character and relationships rather than just making money. The true craft is about shaping hearts and souls. The author values work, character, and meaningful relationships, aspiring to emulate supportive friendships like those with Brian and Rebeccah.
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Small Towns, Big Dreams

  • Isaac French
  • 14 July 2025
🍴 The Pie Safe, run by family and friends, is known for its unique approach in Deary, Idaho. With ~20 staff, co-owner John organizes biannual summer and winter trips, fostering a familial relationship. Despite narrow restaurant margins, it has consistently been profitable. Beyond the restaurant, the family has revitalized Deary by restoring the train depot and opening a quilt shop and butcher shop, creating a comprehensive experience for visitors.
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Right Place, Right Time

  • Isaac French
  • 7 July 2025
🌎 In McCall, Idaho, a man bought a cabin 45 years ago for $10,500 during a foreclosure crisis, negotiating with three creditors. Today, the property's value is nearly $1,000,000. Similar tales are recounted from Crested Butte and Telluride, Colorado, where real estate once sold for little is now worth millions. The story highlights seizing subtle opportunities and the transformative potential of visionary individuals in undervalued places.
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The Best Hospitality Secret in America

  • Isaac French
  • 1 July 2025
🌿 In the late 90s, Penny and Armin Rembe saved a farm near Albuquerque, New Mexico, from becoming a subdivision. They purchased it with family funds and began focusing on biodynamic and organic farming, ultimately planting lavender. After seven years of securing permits, they opened a five-room bed and breakfast, which ran at a loss for five years. Their son Matt left NYC to join the venture, expanding the family's vision of agritourism.
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A Slice of Our Life and Farm

  • Isaac French
  • 23 June 2025
🐐 In this delightful farm tale, Helen shares her experiences with unexpected visitors. Who? Farm animals like draft horses, cows, chickens, and guineas. Where? Her yard, near farm fields. How? Animals wander into her space, bringing lively entertainment. Neighbors play an important role, helping manage these escapades. Helen, a multi-talented individual, is now on Instagram for those interested in her musical and artistic pursuits. Follow her adventures for a blend of rural charm and creativity.
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Tribute to My Dad

  • Isaac French
  • 16 June 2025
🚄 In 2009, during the financial crisis, my dad moved our family 2,000 miles north to Idaho to plant a church community, giving away his plumbing business to a young friend. Starting afresh, he rented a farm and took on small jobs. In a few years, the business flourished, leading to the purchase of a collapsing brick Ford service station for a bakery and creamery. We also transformed an old appliance shop into a quilt store. Later, we discovered the 120-year-old WI&M Car 306 train car.
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Water Makes Dirt Valuable

  • Isaac French
  • 10 June 2025
🕷 By month five, Live Oak Lake reached peak occupancy with rising weekly rates and strong Instagram presence. The lake played a key role in their marketing until it was overtaken by duckweed the day before YouTuber Shelby Church, with 1.7 million subscribers, visited. Efforts to clear the duckweed, including raking and spraying, failed. The situation seemed dire, leading to a night spent praying for a solution.
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