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'Most people these days are far removed from the traditional lifestyle. Families haven’t lived on homesteads for several generations. Many of those historically important traditional skills have been nearly lost in today’s world of constant entertainment and disposable everything.
Many parents didn’t learn these skills growing up and are unable to pass them down to the next generation, even if the next generation was interested.
Traditional Skills
Earlier this year, Laura recognized this problem in our local community. Even though we live in a rural part of the country where many people still work with their hands, modern conveniences permeate our lives. The skills of our grandparents have been replaced by store bought items and technology.
So, Laura has taken it upon herself to organize a Traditional Skills gathering twice a month. During the meeting, anyone interested has a chance to get hands-on experience with a skill that has all but faded away from modern society. They come and learn from someone who knows how to do it and is willing to share that knowledge with others.'
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