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[seedsavers] OT Re: re-naming the list was Unfortunate circumstances regarding this list



Cindie Strater wrote:

> I found this list of meanings for keep:

This describes so much of natural agriculture and permaculture. Never thought to use standard
definitions to define those practices.

> # continue: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
> # retain possession of
> # observe: observe correctly or closely
> # look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
> # maintain by writing regular records
> # retain: allow to remain in a place or position
> # sustain: supply with necessities and support
> # fail to spoil or rot
> # observe: celebrate, as of holidays or rites
> # restrain: keep under control; keep in check
> # maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
> # raise
> # keep open: retain rights to
> # store or keep customarily
> # have as a supply
> # support
> # maintain for use and service
> # hold and prevent from leaving
> # preserve: prevent (food) from rotting
> # the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
Castle Keep?
Here's a bizarre tower that _is_ the castle from a period just before the French Revolution:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_CN92L63bf5M/R6OQoB6YooI/AAAAAAAACu0/tXmVAzzXmwA/s1600-h/brok1.jpg
keeping on keeping on
A nice blog:
http://xenmate.blogspot.com/

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