Writing Rural With Alley

How can you naturally incorporate strength training into your story using wood? What is estimated to be 1,700 pounds and kids can move it? What dangers could your character run into with chainsaw? What weird stories do I have for you today? Find out on this episode! Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like acce...

How much water will need to be hauled to do laundry? What is more important on the farm, strength or endurance? How many gallons of water are used per day? What is silver skin? Find out on this episode. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https...

How can your character utilize their Christmas tree after Christmas is over? What health benefits can your character get out of pine? What do torches and baskets have to do with pine? How could pine be used in survival situations? What about a goat? Find out on this episode! Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would...

How can your character repurpose wood ash in your story? What is the most important thing wood ash is used for in every culture? What about slugs? How could wood ash cause a house fire? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and mor...

What can your character do with the wood ash from their fireplace? How does wood ash affect your character’s garden? What slimy thing does wood ash repel? What about bed bugs? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https...

What can your character do to cope with cabin fever? How can you weave this into your story? What does Typhoid Mary have to do with this? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/writingruralwi...

Did you know shrimp can be pickled? What is a zeer pot? What the heck is water glassing? How could you end up with a salted apple? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/writingruralwithalley...

What can apples be stored in for months at a time? What should never be stored with apples? What did cavemen do? What is a good thing to store fish in? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/...

What do lard and honey have to do with food preservation? What is a larder if it’s not a pantry? How much salt do you really need to dry out meat? Where could you store livestock feed? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more...

What does ash have to do with uncooked food? What was used by Alexander the Great to keep food cool in the summer? What do probiotics have to do with food preservation? What foods should you not can? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can d...

Do you know the first pumpkin pies were made inside the pumpkin shell? What kind of animals eat pumpkins? What parts of the plant are edible? What do tapeworms have to do with pumpkins? Are there really Candy Cane and Moonshine pumpkins? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access...

What uses could fall leaves have inside the home? What is a leaf mold? Why would a farmer put leaves in a doghouse? What did I burn with leaves but without fire? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://www.buymeac...

How does a person decide where to dig a well? What do chains have to do with pumping water? What is an Amish well bucket? What the heck is water witching, and does it work? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://...

What are the types of wells? How deep can a well be? What kinds of yuckies can be in contaminated well water? Why does the well have a house? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/writingrur...

What do leaves have to do with rain? What do ants and spiders tell us about weather? What the heck is a sun dog? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and more at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/writingruralwithalley. This is a public...

What fuzzy critter that kids love to play with could tell you what the weather will be in the winter? What does the moon have to do with snow? What sunrise indicates incoming storms? What did the aftermath of an ice storm sound like? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to...

Do you know the most common injuries your character could suffer during a tornado? What are the five categories of triage? What are the signs of internal bleeding? What did I try to pierce with a rock? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can...

What is the safest place for your character to hide from a tornado? What should your character never do in a tornado warning? What does it mean if a tornado looks like it is not moving? What did my dog do when I was hit with a tornado? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access t...

Do you know the weather signs of a tornado? Do you know which ones are old wives’ tales? Could your character be hit with more than one tornado in the same storm? What the heck is a fire tornado? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do th...

What happens when your character gets overheated? What are the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses? What are heat-related illnesses? How can this affect your story? Find out on this episode. You can connect with Elizabeth at the following. Website: https://headdeskliz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headdeskliz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headdeskliz/ Book, Not by Sight:...

How can famines affect your character’s lives? What causes famines? Who are the most vulnerable to famines? Find out on this episode. You can connect with Elizabeth at the following. Website: https://headdeskliz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headdeskliz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headdeskliz/ Book, Not by Sight: https://a.co/d/9TN413m Send us a text Support the show If you enj...

How long without rain qualifies as a drought? What are the types of droughts? How could this impact your story? What did the ground swallow? Find out on this episode! You can connect with Elizabeth at the following. Website: https://headdeskliz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headdeskliz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headdeskliz/ Book, Not by Sight: https://a.co/d/9TN413m Send us a...

Where is a good place to sleep on a hot summer night? What do dogs and mattresses have to do with heat? What good is ice if you don’t plan to use it in a drink? Does clothing really matter? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this and...

Where can you go to cool off outside? What makes the home coolest at night? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you drank too much water? What does marble have to do with staying cool? Find out on this episode!  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you can do this...

Have you ever wondered what people did to stay cool before air conditioners? How will these things affect your character’s lives? Where could your character go anytime or day or night that is always cool? Find out on this episode.  Send us a text Support the show If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like access to unique membership perks, you...