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Mini Smallholding

@minismallholding

Trying to become more sustainable with a small scale suburban homestead. Also homeschooling and learning about natural health.

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Jul 11, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

This Global Scale Game of Monopoly Isn't Much Fun

I started this conversation with a summary of how wealth inequality is increasing at a rapid rate, although I'm not sure if nearly 1500 words can be classed as a summary. I got more responses than I…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Jun 17, 2026, 2:23 AM UTC

On Rapidly Increasing Wealth Inequality

I am by no means an economist and am very much learning at this point, so I encourage anyone reading to add to the conversation and point out any of the many things I'm probably missing. There is lot…

785 upvotes 35 replies $14.08
Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding May 27, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC

Beautiful Songs I Find Hard to Listen to

Have you ever had a song you really like, but you struggle to listen to it because it makes you want to cry? I realised the other day that there are actually a few songs that make me feel like this n…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding May 14, 2026, 12:25 PM UTC

How Civilised is Civilisation?

When you hear or read the word 'civilisation' or 'civilised' what does it make you think? While there is no single definition it's generally seen as a good thing to be civilised. It gives peaceful co…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Apr 21, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC

From A Pom's Eye View

I should probably give a quick explanation of the term Pom. I used to think that everyone knew what it jokingly referred to, but unless you're British or Australian apparently it isn't actually commo…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Mar 14, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

The Difference a Day Can Make

Image courtesy of @spiritabsolute I arrive at my Wednesday morning client as usual, mop bucket in my right hand and crate of cleaning equipment propped on my left hip. The screen door is shut, but no…

770 upvotes 24 replies $11.85
Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Feb 23, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC

Checking My Privilege or Counting My Blessings

A recent request by someone to check my privilege made me realise that I've actually done this for most of my life, we just used to call it counting our blessings before this new phrase became popula…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Feb 15, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC

Things are More Complex than they Seem on the Surface

The other day I saw a humorous sketch on Instagram with the point of view of two European mainlanders cringing at the idea of a Brit washing dishes and then putting them to drain without rinsing. As…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Jan 20, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC

History is Usually Good, Bad and Ugly

Recently I overheard my husband listening to someone give an argument on why the crusades were justified. I'm not sure what he was responding to, but he seemed quite incensed and defensive, so I'm gu…

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Mini Smallholding
@minismallholding Dec 23, 2025, 11:09 AM UTC

Thoughts on Australia's Social Media Ban for Children

On 10th December 2025 Australia's law to restrict under 16s accessing many social media platforms came into effect. It was declared officially in December 2024 with the affected social media companie…

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