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An Authentic Life 1.1 for pdf - Universalist Radha-Krishnaism

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firewood business off of the ranch. It was really hard<br />

work, but I made a bit more money that way. I<br />

worked in the woods in sun, rain and snow. The first<br />

snow fell on Christmas Eve. It was beautiful going<br />

out early Christmas morning to walk in the snow<br />

covered <strong>for</strong>est.<br />

In those days, I started the day with a three egg<br />

omelet, coffee, brandy, herb, and a cigar. I headed out<br />

in my 4X with my dog, chain saw, and mall. Sometimes<br />

I hired a helper.<br />

In June, we completed our one year agreement<br />

and moved back to Ashland. We just made ends meet<br />

at the ranch. I needed to start preaching again. I<br />

started Steve’s Yard and Ranch Work. A couple of<br />

small ranchers were my regular clients.<br />

Sucitra got more money from her family and<br />

bought an ancient, hand-fed letterpress, and handset<br />

lead type. We rented a small downtown office, and I<br />

started Sky River Press. I did general printing on the<br />

letterpress, and I worked freelance <strong>for</strong> a couple of<br />

other print shops using their more advanced equipment.<br />

I published The Forest Farmer’s Handbook: A<br />

Guide to Natural Selection Forest Management, by Orville<br />

Camp. It received praises <strong>for</strong> its sustainable, ecological<br />

approach to <strong>for</strong>est management.<br />

Sucitra and her two kids changed their names.<br />

They became Asha, Mark and Kristi. Asha and I became<br />

involved in the arts scene. We produced and<br />

appeared in variety shows at cafes. I started teaching<br />

The Path of Love at the Golden Mean Bookstore<br />

downtown. I did PR <strong>for</strong> Actors Workshop and played<br />

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