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Ruth and Scott Parsons share their stories of life in the country during the 1970’s in rural Minnesota.... more
FAQs about The Old Stone House and Other Stories:How many episodes does The Old Stone House and Other Stories have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
April 09, 2026Used MerchandiseRemembering the simplicity and durability of used merchandise. ...more15minPlay
March 29, 2026Background StoriesWe talk about the choices in each of our lives that drew us to living in the country and choosing The Old Stone House. ...more16minPlay
March 27, 2026Al and Mae IversonThe shrewd rural banker and his vivacious wife who offered Scott the opportunity to live at the Old Stone House in exchange for repairs. ...more7minPlay
March 27, 2026Three TrucksThree solid trucks from the post WWII era that faithfully managed every country chore and destination. ...more15minPlay
March 14, 2026The Long DrivewayWe share some stories about our quarter mile long driveway, which ran across an alfalfa field and dropped steeply into the valley where we lived. ...more11minPlay
January 05, 2021InsectsWe discuss some memories of insects we encountered while living in the Old Stone House in southeastern Minnesota....more9minPlay
December 01, 2019ComfreyScott and Ruth talk about their Comfrey root and tea business and the propensity of Comfrey to take over the world!...more6minPlay
December 01, 2019SaunasThis episode chronicles the life of Ruth and Scott Parsons in their quest to live a simple life in the country, circa 1975-80, West Concord, MN....more17minPlay
September 29, 2019MushroomsScott and Ruth discuss their experience harvesting and attempting to eat “Gleba” - the wild Puffball mushroom that grows in the woods of southeastern Minnesota....more6minPlay
FAQs about The Old Stone House and Other Stories:How many episodes does The Old Stone House and Other Stories have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.