Self Reliance Archives

May 5, 2022

This West Texas Couple Has Gone Off the Grid—Pioneer Style

On a remote ranch south of Alpine, Bonnie and Dick Cain have carved out their ideal lifestyle, without electricity, refrigeration, or running water.

November 1, 1977

Praise the Lord for gentle creatures and pass the ammunition.

September 30, 1977

Try the house wine; I made it with my own feet.

August 31, 1977

The raw truth about out steaks and chops.

February 1, 1977

Living in the country is all you ever wanted—and probably more than you bargained for.