Stories worth telling never get old!

True stories of off-grid life, family, heartache and starting over.

I’m Anne!

Welcome!

I’m Anne Lafferty.

I never intended to become a writer. I was much too busy!

For years my family lived off-grid at Core Hollow Farm in the woods and hills with cattle, pets, wild visitors and more adventures than we bargained for!

Now my life is quite different. We all go through changes, and losses we never expected.

Today I write books and blogs about country life, growing older with humor, surviving life’s heartbreaks, and finding joy again.

Nothing stays the same. But, if you’ve ever loved a place, an animal, or a life you eventually had to leave…

I’d love to hear your story! Please leave a comment, or write to me at corehollowbooks@gmail.com

you’re among friends.

Read My Story

Estrogen’s Partner: The ‘T’ Word

Anne LaffertyOctober 7, 2014Direction,HealthIs menopause really normal,what hormone is responsible for sexual desire,why do fatter women do better in menopause,why is estrogen replacement alone often not enough,women and waning sexual desire(0)

Estrogen replacement was the go-to for menopausal women in the 1990′s. Many women tried it...

DOWN AND DIRTY SURVIVAL

Anne LaffertyOctober 12, 2026Direction,Feature,motivationFind out how to manage a privy instead of an indoor toilet,is a privy less convenient than an indoor toilet?,We had a privy at Core Hollow(0)

We Had a Privy at Core Hollow When people ask me about off-grid living at...

Down and Dirty Depression

Anne LaffertyAugust 5, 2014Health,motivation,motivation(0)

SSorry friends, depression is a normal state of mind in many circumstances. Feeling sad and...