I was reading a blog post a few days ago, and saw this great trailer for a new food documentary. If you liked the movie Food INC., this will be a new favorite. What I liked about this movie was how it showed more detail on how Joel Salatin runs his farm and why. That guy is an inspiration! Spring is coming! Hang on everyone :)   Add Comment “Alone in the wilderness” is a wonderful watch. For the simple fact that this is a story of a lone man walking into the wilds of Alaska with no more then what can fit in his pack. Our family really enjoyed watching this film journal; of this one man building his log cabin with nothing but hand tools. The adventure is well documented, as he films himself with the help of a tripod-mounted camera from spring to winter. The film leaves you wondering how can a 50 year old man work so fast? He truly is a master at his trade and it shows with the efficient manner he builds his furniture, wood hinges for the front door, and the rock fireplace. I truly hope this video will encourage any leader of his family, that if this 50-year-old man can “do it” what could you do with a small generator and some basic hand and power tools? I believe we all have the ability to learn. With the willingness to learn new things, there also needs to be the faith to step out, because “faith has feet.” For me this film reinforced what I was told as an apprentice in trade school. “Learn to do common things uncommonly well.” -George Washington Carver Our family, well (mostly the males) have become fans of Les Stroud, AKA “Survivorman”. We like going to our library and checking out a season at a time. We all pile and get cozy on the couch. The oldest pops popcorn with a hand crank “Whirly Popper”. Butter is delicately poured over a deep bowl of fluffy kernels. I turn down the Coleman lantern to reduce the glare. The laptop has a full charge… now we are ready to head off to Alaska, or the Amazon on the newest survival adventure. I just found out that “Survivorman” filmed a documentary, taking his family into the Canadian wilderness, and carving out an off grid existence. I have only seen parts and pieces online and soon hope to see it in its entirety. But I must say, what I have seen has brought a wide grin to my face. I think it’s great when a man leads his family, no matter what they do, with the support of an enthusiastic wife. These are the true ingredients for an adventure filled life together. Here’s a clip. If you could give input on a new off-grid documentary, what would you appreciate seeing in the film? Please leave your comments below. - Daniel 
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