The world has shifted!

Oh..My..Gosh..

I think we've had this wrong all along! After some deep inner soul searching and reflection, it has come to my attention that, REALLY, HE be the Nerd, and I be the Hipster! GASP!!!  Can this be true?!?! Wait! "He" is now informing me that we may both be nerds and/or possibly hipster and hipster in training! What is happening? What. Is. Happening.

What are the definitions of nerd and hipster? Are they somewhat interchangeable? New York seems done with hipsters for the most part but I have to argue that those d-bag's shouldn't really be classified as "hipster." For one thing, you probably have heard of their favorite band, it's called "Nickleback," and frankly, I think everyone would prefer not to have heard of them.

I think the fact that I am even questioning the very definition of these labels proves that I am a nerd, that and the fact that I have read and own Tolkein's work, the movies, and quote nerdtastic lines from various cinematic goldmines is proof. Also, I think "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" may be my favorite movie of all time, at the moment.

In conclusion, well, I guess everything is back to normal. If you haven't checked out NerdsandHipsters.weebly.com you won't know what a completely stellar mustache the Hipster has. Yes, there is a picture, no it is not the main page picture. That was taken from our honeymoon drive across country, we were in Vegas at the time I believe. But, his page does show his awesomely mustachioed face so go and check it out. Right now. Don't be a nerd, or do, and go look at it. I know I would but I have the real thing so... you know.

p.s. after reading what I have thus written, "he" is asking that I make note that he still claims to not be a hipster. I find this funny. A) He recently showed me a pair of "hipster" eye protection goggles that he wants to get to wear in his wood and metal shop. B) He sports a curly mustache. C) He wants a bike with one giant wheel in front and a tiny wheel in the back... what are those called again? D) He owns a bowler hat. E) He is a male and loves his cat. F) He owns a cat. G) Really? I've gotten to "G" with some already pretty strong points. H) Also, most pairs of shoes that he owns are at least 40 years old. No really. He gets them cobbled. COBBLED. I) He has "officially," (his word), switched from regular old fishing to fly fishing. J)He makes his own rods. For reals. Maybe you should buy one. Maybe he should make one for you. Let's talk.

Working on the house

We're counting down to the day the house goes on the market. Today we try and wrap up what's left to do before meeting with a Realtor. On the list for today:

Paint the cabinets
Paint the bathroom
Paint the stairs
Patch up some ceiling stuff
and some general cleaning

It's a busy day. To work I go.

He's a Hipster

He's a hipster people. You've never heard of his favorite band, you've never seen his favorite dance moves, you've never experienced... well, I don't even know, but I guarantee you this, that man is a hipster. Mustache and all.

I'm not a hipster

Pictures of fisher cats, coyotes, deer and fighting foxes taken with our motion detector camera we have in the woods of Deerfield Ma.  The fisher cat is one bad arse little dude, I would love to see one in the woods some day.  The fox picture is a one in a million shot!!!  Its one of the coolest nature shots I have seen in forever and I can't believe we got it.  Basically that camera was the best $100 I ever spent.

Woods, Hiking and all that is Nature

Hipster and I have been hiking a hell of a lot in the past few weeks in preparation for a fun little event called Tough Mudder. Shockingly they changed the course after signing up from 8 miles to 10, so we have some work to do. Hiking up mountains and through the woods has only wet our appetites for spring and all the goodies we can forage for. We have thoughts of fiddle heads, ramps, morels, hen of the woods, and so much more dancing in our heads; now all we need is the weather to get straighten up.

We checked the game camera in the woods yesterday and we were pleased to discover we caught images of a fox, coyotes, a fisher cat, a raccoon, and a deer! Hipster will load up the images later. We're hoping to catch some images of a large buck that has been walking through the land. From the looks of his tracks he's a nice big fella and (thankfully) survived the past hunting season.

Today, we are working on the house. A bit of spring cleaning and some projects to get the house ready to put on the market. Fingers crossed it sells fast and for what we want.

Nerds and Hipsters Unite!

We've arrived! Hi, I'm an elementary school librarian, (the nerd), and my husband is a high school shop teacher, (the hipster). Thus, nerds and hipsters. We are currently undergoing some pretty big changes; selling our house, selling a car, moving to an apartment, designing a straw bale solar-powered home, and (hopefully) figuring out when to have a little nerd or hipster of our own. The hipster has been foraging for mushrooms and other things and I'm going along for the ride; and trying to learn a few things along the way. We decided to create a blog because as we've searched for sustainable living resources and sites, the most helpful and interesting ones seemed to come from bloggers. If we end up posting something that helps you, that's awesome! The hipster and I also like to make random things and we'll be linking to our Etsy store, eventually. Until I figure that out, feel free to shoot comments or questions our way and we'll be happy to answer.