Yakkin With Nick

Antony Sammeroff joins Nick to discuss Antony's article on placating to people. Defining authenticity and exploring some specific situations where it is at risk are the themes of this show.  Antony's Article: https://psychosocial.substack.com/p/peoplepleaser Antony's "Be Yourself and Love It" Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/beyourselfandloveit

This was a fun and productive conversation with Drew Sample of The Sample Hour. I visited Drew and his Capital City Greens operation in Columbus, Ohio in August this year. He has been a mentor for my business and sales strategies.  Sometimes I feel like Drew and I will ramble on too much and be too tangential, this time we did a good job. But I think that we're trying to include nuance and context to the ideas we speak on. 

I just haven't been liking the content I've been trying to make in the last couple years. I think I've figured out what I'd like to change. 

This might be a challenging episode, mostly because of my stammering. I feel a need to tread lightly, but I did my best to just express what I've been thinking about.  I support human freedom. I support care for all people. I support the experiences of people in this world. I don't want to attach anything else to that.    Check out Tragedy and Hope .com https://tragedyandhope.com/the-brain/ Listen to the Peace Revolution Podcast, start in the earliest archives! https://peacerevolution.podomatic.com/ Check out the School Sucks Project, the latest episodes are great.  https://schoolsucksproject.com/category/podcast/ssp-4-0-the-principles-of-learning/

I'm rambling on this one, hope you enjoy it. Do please send your OFNR exercise to me and share what you're dealing with these days!  yakkinwithnick@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin  

I'm just yakkin on this one. Talking a bit about the current virus going around. I haven't collected all of my thoughts and feelings on this situation yet but here's what I'm initially thinking. 

When I have problems with sales, I talk to Drew. He's one of my favorite people to chat with, and his advice is dead on for me. This conversation will be valuable to your relationship skills, whether you want to sell yak meat or make friends.  Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewSample Check out The Sample Hour: http://samplehour.com/ Capital City Greens: https://www.instagram.com/capcitygreens/?hl=en YWN Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin YWN Facebook Group:  

I recorded this last week and I don't remember much of what I said. I know I focused on relationships and building them. This year was different than any of my prior years because I've spent so much time building relationships. I'm working with friends on the farm, I'm meeting new people, and I care much more about people. My life is better for this, maybe yours could be changed by strengthening a relationship.   

Long time no speak, I'm dropping you a little update and just some good ol' yakkin.  Thank you to everybody who has continued to support me on Patreon, it really makes a difference in my life.I have ideas and the best intentions to create more content, but timing isn't right now. 

I wrecked a car yesterday, I managed to get out uninjured. But it was a close one and made me reflect on life. I'm very grateful to be alive and well, I'm bummed about the pickup, but I live another day and will able to work to buy a new vehicle.  I hope you're living your best life, or at least trying. It sucks when shit happens, but it adds spice to life. We take a lot of things for granted, shocking events make us rethink and appreciate what we do. 

Long time, no hear! Just poppin in for a quick update. Been busy busy busy on the farm. Almost too much to write about in this boiling hot room... Nah, not even almost, too hot to write. Listen to the episode, you cheater.  Thanks to all the Patrons that have supported me through an absence of content. It really means a lot, not just the money, but knowing that people care about what I'm doing. Thank you all.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815

While I've been podfading, I've been looking at the variables in my life. The things that affect what I'm trying to do with my life, of which there are many. I have goals and a purpose in life, and I'm constantly trying to be focused on them. But it's easy to be distracted and easy to lose what you're trying to attain. It's impossible to be in control of all variables in you life, even impossible to influence them all.  But what can you do about problematic variables?  Good question that I don't have a complete answer too. Today I focused on the variable of relationships, the people in my life. Dealing with people can be quite difficult, but also quite rewarding. I discuss how to deal with people and what I'm doing to improve my relationships.     Internal Family Systems website mentioned: http://sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group:  

I thought I'd let you know what's going on on the farm, animals are fed and healthy(not all dry though). Our goals are getting met slowly, we're making it work.  Been tapping maple trees for syrup, nursing sick pigs, taking care of baby animals. I FORGOT TO MENTION BABY GOATS! We have had a bunch of goat kids, which are totally adorable. The only baby creatures on the farm that don't run away from you immediately. The grass is growing, the mild winter has blessed us with green grass and lots of mud in high traffic areas.  Life is great on the farm.  How is your year going? Accomplishing the tasks you laid out? Reaching your goals? Are you enjoying your time? Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin  

I'm on a strange kick of enjoying the fuck out of life. I'm not used to having this level of satisfaction in my life. Things are going well, but I'm still not where I want to be. I haven't met my goals, I'm not even on top of everything I'm doing in my life. None of it's perfect, or even close to it, but I'm still enjoying it.  I think I can give credit to some changes I've made in my mindset. Particularly a focus on enjoying every moment I have. Trying to find the beauty and the joy around me anytime I have the chance. I try to make everyday a day in the life I want to be living.  I hope you can find that for yourself, and I hope this helps.    Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin  

Mass shootings suck, anytime innocent people die sucks. Many people are talking about the recent shooting in Florida, and I'm glad that so many people care about tragedies like this. But I'm not seeing very many truly helpful responses to this event. The messages I'm hearing are "The left is politicizing tragedies!" "The right doesn't care about children!" That's not helpful. That doesn't change people's minds, it drives them into their corners and trenches deeper. And it doesn't solve the issue, that mentally unstable children(adults too) with the intent of killing their peers, are getting access to very dangerous weapons and carrying out their violent dreams on innocent people. I know these events don't happen very often statistically, but it is an issue, and attempting to remove a technology from the public is silly.  The problem isn't that AR-15's exist or even that there aren't enough armed guards at schools. The problem is that systems, societies, families, and institutions in this country are creating these monsters. Kids aren't violent because of guns, they're violent because of how they were raised. If we want mass shootings to stop, we have to take responsibility in our own hands. Not the legislature's, not law enforcement's, not even school administrators'. It's your responsibility to make sure your kid grows up with an appreciation of life and love. 

Geoffrey Hazelton is my father's father, and has been an inspiring and very encouraging figure in my life. I think one of my greatest advantages in life has been an amazing family who encouraged learning, critical thinking, and setting yourself apart. The elder Hazelton's in my life really sparked my interest in politics at a young age, this is where I got my desire to speak my mind and challenge ideas.  My grandfather is one of my favorite teachers. I may have introduced some novel and important ideas to his world, but he has studied and broken down many of these ideas for me. A lot of my knowledge on stoicism comes from discussions we've had and a daily stoic practice journal he gave me a few years ago.  I didn't know much about Grampa Jeff's life, just some of the highlights, so I wanted to dig a bit deeper today. We discussed his life journey and some of the important lessons he has learned while living on this planet. 

I've been thinking about human brutality throughout history as I've been researching some brutal times in America, specifically Oregon. The history of the native peoples here is quite tragic, so I explored some of my feelings and thoughts on that history and how I've been affected by it.     Yakkin With Nick Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin  

I'm just yakkin today. I wanted to talk about the show I did with Thaddeus Russell a bit, and I ended up rambling for half an hour. Haha, it's a decent solo episode, I think you'll enjoy it. As always, let me know what you think! Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Yakkin With Nick Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/

Thaddeus Russell of Renegade University joined me to talk about American history, culture, and how to change and influence culture.  I really think history is important to study, after all, it repeats itself. If we're going to work on a better future, we better understand our history. Thaddeus brings up the ideas of puritanism and hedonism and how they've developed through our culture. I think these are important things to keep in mind.    Unregistered Podcast: http://www.thaddeusrussell.com/podcast/ Renegade University: http://www.thaddeusrussell.com/courses/ Yakkin With Nick Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/  

I talk about my relationship with animals and my thoughts on raising livestock animals for meat.  Most people in the modern world don't raise or even see the food they eat. Part of the reason I raise animals is to provide that experience for myself, but also to allow others to get to at least see and know how their meat lived.  Many people think eating meat is a black and white issue, good or bad. But just like anything in life, it's much more complicated.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/  

I really can talk for a while... Might be a loon, but I thought I'd share some thoughts about last year and some of the plans I have for the next. I tell a couple stories, talk about some of the lessons I learned this year, and some of the good decisions I made.  I failed my New Year's Resolution for 2017, didn't climb the ridge I wanted to. This year I won't set a specific resolution, but I will try to increase my time in the woods around me.  I'm excited for 2018, should be a good one.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/    

Just yakkin today. Had some thoughts after getting to spend time with my family during the holidays this year.  No man is an island, you aren't an individual in a vacuum. We're interconnected, and that's fine.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/  

European truffles are famous for being expensive and adding a unique flavor to dishes. These truffles can go for $800/lb or more, mostly because of their difficulty being cultivated. But it turns out, Oregon has it's own truffles! Western Oregon, particularly the small area I live in is prime truffle territory. Oregon black and white truffles have become more popular in the recent years, they're very similar to the European truffles and have the same culinary uses. Oregon truffles tend not to be as expensive as those in Europe, but they have the same flavor and are certainly easier to get.  If you're interested in any Oregon truffles, let me know.    Check out Wildwood Pickers: https://www.facebook.com/wildwoodpickers/ Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin  

My friend, Philip Frey of Valiant Growth, joined me to just chat. I tend to avoid doing much prep work for interviews, so I just follow something that truly interests me about the person. We talk about Philip's past in Romania, his relationship with his family, and what he has learned from his time on earth.    Valiant Growth: http://www.valiantgrowth.com Philip's "Don't Be Sexy" Episode: http://www.valiantgrowth.com/e25/ Philip's "Art of Stress-Free Relationships" series: http://www.valiantgrowth.com/tag/the-art-of-stress-free-relationships/ Thaddeus Russell Interview: http://www.thaddeusrussell.com/podcast/37 Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/  

MK Lords of Iconosass joined me to talk about feminist issues. Issues that I haven't been very open to in the past, but have been trying to take a more careful look at recently.    Check out MK's podcast: Iconosass Her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mklords Her writing: https://medium.com/@mklords

I had one of my mentors and friends, Michael W Dean, the man who started my podcasting career, on the podcast this time. Michael has lived a very interesting life, and I really enjoy talking to him and hearing the stories and life lessons he has learned.  Michael is absolutely a rebel, a guy who tests the fence regularly. Getting kicked out of a Church Farm School, becoming a punk rocker, hosting an anarchist radio show, and picking beef with well-known libertarians.    I hope you enjoy this episode! Check out Michael's music and the Freedom Feens! Michael's Music: Bomb: http://michaelwdean.com/BOMB/ New music project: http://biptunia.com Beef People: http://www.freedomfeens.com/blog/?p=6248 Baby Opaque: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/BABY-OPAQUE-FUGUE-IN-Cow-MINOR-ORIG-N-M-VINYL-1985/253155725213?hash=item3af141cf9d:g:tdwAAOSwytlZruVc Hundred Monkeys Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundredth_monkey_effect Krist Novoselic from Nirvana talking about Bomb; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJKIul48mK8&t=1s Fang who invented grunge in 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ASDdmPYfSw

My good friend, and fellow Feens co-host, Jeremy Henggeler joined me to have a nice chat. We cover a broad range of topics from farming and individual freedom to parasites and community interdependence.  Seeds of Liberty Podcast: http://solpodcast.org/ Freedom Feens: http://www.freedomfeens.com/ Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin  

There's plenty of well-deserved controversy over the origins of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but I try to look past that to find a deeper appreciation for this holiday. Giving thanks is a powerful practice and being grateful is a reason to celebrate. I hope you all had fun this Thanksgiving!

Richard Grove of Tragedy and Hope.com joins me to talk about sales. Rich is apart of a business mastermind group with me, I wanted to hear some more advice on being a successful entrepreneur from him, and I thought it would be good to record it to share with you! Making money is about exchanging goods and services. It's not about a diploma or certification, it's about providing value. A diploma or certification theoretically shows that you can provide value because you've met a certain level of competency with certain skills. But what matters is if you really can provide value for others. If you want to make a lot of money, provide a lot of value. Become valuable, learn skills, set yourself apart from your peers. Learn how to talk to people, learn how to solve problems.  Tragedy and Hope: https://tragedyandhope.com/ Peace Revolution Podcast: http://peacerevolution.podomatic.com/ Subscribe to T&H for course: https://tragedyandhope.com/subscribe  

Merrick VanLandingham of the RadicaLogic Podcast joins me to talk about to just yak about life, educating oneself, and head injuries. I really enjoy conversations like these. We've got a short time on Earth, we don't know when our trip ends. So focus on what's important, don't get bogged down in the bullshit. You're alive, life is beautiful, have some fucking fun.    RadicaLogic Podcast: http://dipsydiver.com/  

I put together a quick audio presentation on foraging wild mushrooms. This totally isn't a complete presentation, don't expect to know everything about mushrooms. But I wanted to give some tips to folks who were interested in getting started.  The most important thing I can say is to be careful. It's easy to make a mistake with IDing mushrooms and easy to get lost in the woods. But most mushrooms are safe, and tasty! Mushroom ID Books I reccomend:  "All That The Rain Promises And More" by David Arora: https://www.amazon.com/All-That-Rain-Promises-More/dp/0898153883 "Mushrooms Demystified" by David Arora: https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Demystified-David-Arora/dp/0898150094 Mushroom ID Groups on Facebook: PNW ID/Info Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=207960656029435&ref=br_rs PNW Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=361068627430529&ref=br_rs Worldwide ID Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MushroomID/?ref=br_rs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/  

Just some thoughts on making money, careers, building business, working with people, and maybe some other stuff!   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/  

I'm just yakkin on this episode. I hit hard man, what really matters here? Some people have a mission and a purpose already, and not everybody has to tear down everything they believe with skepticism or low self-esteem. But if you are tearing it down, I think an answer is there.  Doing certain things feel good. Doing other things make you feel bad. The consequences aren't always immediate, it may feel good to steal a candy bar, but it sucks to get caught. And the system of consequences can be pretty complicated, but if you try to learn it, you'll get better at getting the results you desire. Never perfect, but better and better.  Support Yakkin With Nick on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/

Hey! Market season is well over and I've had some time to figure out what I'm doing, so I'm back to podcasting. I plan on releasing content every week, hopefully more often.      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/

Nash, August, and I met up in Corvallis to record this podcast. We ended up at American Dream Pizza and had lunch while we talked.  I really dig these guys because of how inspired and creative they are. Nash is a very talented artist, not just musically. August is a really deep thinker. I always enjoy getting to hang out with them and I'm sure we'll have more recorded discussions like this.  Nash recorded a vlog of that day: https://youtu.be/FwYZ-F62Su8 Check out his YouTube Channels:  Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLlKLf8YLspSjUeUpgd26w/ Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSvAtpXR9JPvYU9e6j9SSQ  Thanks to American Dream Pizza! http://adpizza.com/        

I had some time on this rainy Oregon day to record an episode, figured I'd let you know what I've been up to this month. I talk about moving my trailer off grid, being an adult, figuring out life. Fun stuff! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qAomTMn2qWV-AKo7vwUQw Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/

Wow, stoicism again? It's useful shit guys, I promise.  Today Scott Hebert of the Stoic Mettle Podcast joins me to talk about stoicism. I've been a fan of Scott for a while, following him and his farm on social media and interacting every once in a while. When he started up Stoic Mettle, I was more than excited, I was stoked. Stoic Mettle is the only stoic themed podcast, and it's a great one.  I probably mention stoicism once every episode, I talk about it a lot. For a reason. I really think the ideas in this philosophy are very powerful. It's difficult, but that's the point.  Stoic Mettle Podcast: http://www.stoicmettle.com/ Flavourful Farms: http://www.flavourfulfarms.com/

I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how I'm going to try to live this life I have. I'm feeling like I'm not doing it right yet, so I'm considering some things that I could do to change my strategy up. Right now, I'm thinking mostly about where my areas of focus are and if I can improve my focus on making money and farming somehow. An issue that I've dealt with in the past that seems to keep coming back.  I discuss that today.    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin/   Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/

I'm no luddite, and I don't really think you should get rid of your access to the internet or the cool screened-machines like computers and smartphones. These things are fantastic and have been part of a huge technology boom that has made living as human being much easier and much more fun than it ever has been. But I have some concerns and issues with these devices and this technology.  I wonder how well humans(and our environments) can adapt to our production of new technology. Never before have we had so much information at our fingertips, can we handle it?  Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin

Today I listened to episode 958 of the Joe Rogan Experience with Jordan Peterson, probably my favorite from JRE so far. I found a lot of great information in this show and I found it very valuable, so much that I plan on relistening to the 3 hours a few more times.  They talked a lot about purpose in life, what living this life as a human being is really about. A subject I study and think about a lot. So I wanted to talk about it today.   Joe Rogan Experience Ep.258 with Jordan Peterson: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/jordan-peterson-2 Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin

I had the pleasure of attending an event put on at Kings Valley Charter School. Nash(a former guest of Yakkin With Nick) put on KV's first annual Can Jam, where a few artists got on stage to play music. It was a charity event, to get into the event we had to bring a can of food for the food bank. I had a wonderful time and got to interview the artists after the show. This interview is with Professor Nash(back by popular demand) and Andi Beck, both very talented artists that I've known for a long time. Both have their own unique sound in their music, definitely a poppy feeling though.    Andi's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMZSZ3x8KlfXcHMhYMD2Tcw Nash's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSvAtpXR9JPvYU9e6j9SSQ Nash's Bandcamp: https://nashtxt.bandcamp.com/

I had the pleasure of attending an event put on at Kings Valley Charter School. Nash(a former guest of Yakkin With Nick) put on KV's first annual Can Jam, where a few artists got on stage to play music. It was a charity event, to get into the event we had to bring a can of food for the food bank. I had a wonderful time and got to interview the artists after the show. The first interview was done with the guys from Glide Divine. They describe themselves as hippy-ish and psychedelic, which is clear in their appearance and sound. I really enjoyed their music and had fun talking to them. Hope you enjoy! Glide Divine doesn't have their work consolidated in one place yet, but here're some links to their work: Logan's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/logan-chapo Evan's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nothingworld-official 60 Houses Bandcamp(Logan): https://sixtyhouses.bandcamp.com/album/the-worlds-behind-you Nothing World Bandcamp(Evan): https://nothingworldofficial.bandcamp.com/album/great-canon

My grandfather, a listener, gave me a suggestion to talk about expectations on a show. I just now realized I didn't fully answer his questions that I read on the show, but I think this presentation is value and I will have to do another show on what it's like to be young and meeting expectations.  I go over what expectations are, compare them to obligations, go over examples, and then talk about how useful they are. 

Today I talk about how I've managed(lack thereof actually) my animals and their pastures and how I have improved and plan on improving my management. Part of that process is learning how to grow grass, and I really didn't touch on that in this episode as much as I could. I think what I spoke on was actually more valuable than the details on grass growth. I may do a different show on growing grass, but I wanted to stick with my lame joke in the beginning.  This is a show for new farmers and ranchers and people interested in my work on Hazelton Farms.

Yes, it's true, yak meat is the best. I love yak meat, even putting aside biases. I think our meat is some of the healthiest and best tasting meat you can find. Our yaks are grass fed and humanely treated, they live a very natural lifestyle and are super happy.    Farm website: http://www.hazeltonfarm.com/ Good yak cooking tips:  http://texasyaks.com/cooking-tips/ http://www.theyakranch.com/yak-meat-healthy-red-meat/yak-recipes/ http://www.yaketyyakfarm.com/#!how-to-cook-yak-meat/c221u ​​​​Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815

I wanted to share some thoughts about the previous show with Brian Sovryn on stoicism and hedonism. Just a laid back thing today.    Facebook Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin Bitcoin/PayPal: http://an-yak.com/donation/

Brian Sovryn of Sovryn Tech joined me to discuss his issues with stoicism, one of my favorite philosophies, and why he likes hedonism more. When I discovered Brian had some qualms with stoicism, I challenged him to hop on Skype with me to tell them to my face!  The conversation ended up being quite informative, and we agreed more than I would think. If you're interested in living a better life, studying philosophy, or either of these philosophies, you'll get some good information out of this show.    Sovryn Tech: https://www.sovryntech.com Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/ Yakkin With Nick Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin

Today I talk about yak fiber. That's it.  Patreon: patreon.com/justyakkin Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/

I'm joined by a good friend of mine, Nash, a 16yr old musician/general artist. I've been impressed with Nash for a long time, he's one of my favorite people to be around and he's just kinda cool.  Nash recently released a short album called Psychic Prelude, that you can find in the link below. We talk about this project a bit, but mostly just yak. Check out Nash's work.  Nash's Bandcamp: https://nashtxt.bandcamp.com Nash's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nash.dot.text/ Yakkin With Nick Feedback Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/ Patreon: patreon.com/justyakkin

Authenticity, being true to yourself, is a big deal to me. This is partly why I chose to pursue a non-scripted unedited format for this show. I want to be who I really am all the time, I want to be comfortable in all situations. This isn't practical 100% of the time, but most of the time I think it is beneficial and I want to pursue being true to myself. 

I was inspired by a conversation with a friend about politics, liberty, and rural lifestyles to talk about something that I have on my mind a lot. I feel that the rural lifestyle is disappearing, and I don't like that. Maybe I'm being impractical and pessimistic, but I really like living in the wooded hills of Oregon. Next to a long-gone mill camp, on a river most people have never heard of and a gravel road most people will never drive. There's something romantic about being a hill billy...   Supplemental listening: Kiss My Country Ass by Blake Shelton, Outlaw State of Mind by Chris Stapleton, Bad Quaker Podcast: Hill People and Anarchy Yakkin With Nick Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852290741714815/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justyakkin PayPal and Bitcoin: http://an-yak.com/donation/