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

Why did we decide to live off-grid at Core Hollow?

Anne LaffertyAugust 31, 2026Direction,Feature,marital failure,motivationWhat problem arose,Where the rubber meets the road off-grid,why did we decide to live off-grid? what is off-grid living like? What can go wrong with off-grid living?(0)

People thought we were crazy! Why would we choose to live off grid? Let’s hop...

What Do You SAY?

Anne LaffertyOctober 30, 2014Direction,motivation,motivationPositive speech,say the positive and do it,saying the right words,sell yourself positively,you can have what you say(0)

What do you say about yourself? What are the words you use most often when...

West Nile Virus – They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?

Anne LaffertyNovember 16, 2025Health,motivationCan you give me a shot for West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus affects brain,coping with West Nile Virus,West Nile Virus has no vaccination(0)

West Nile Virus - They shoot horses, don't they? My Question: Can't you give me...