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You have already done the hard work: cleared the altar of trinkets, pared down the daily practice to a few non-negotiable acts, and learned to say no ...
Introduction: The Problem with Minimalism as a Surface PracticeMany practitioners adopt minimalism as an aesthetic—clearing clutter, reducing tools, a...
The mortise and tenon joint holds together Appalachian barns and furniture without a single nail. It works by carving a precise cavity and a matching ...
The Hollow as a Unit of Practice: Why Division MattersFor those of us who have spent years refining minimalist and ritual practices, a recurring tensi...
The old grist mills of the southern Appalachians were built not for beauty but for function. Each stone, each gear, each wooden tooth on the drive whe...