Category Archives: Times They are A Changin’
Syrup canning facility at GWF
Remember a few years ago when I posted those pictures of the sawyer, cutting some beams for a building? Well, after another visit from him, some excavation, insulation, site work, etc. we finally poured concrete a few weeks ago. Now … Continue reading
GMO’s cause hairy babies!? Take action here.
Okay, well probably not. There’s certainly a lot of concern about GE foods (GMOs – Genetically Modified Organisms). There has been a big push by food advocates of all kinds to support GE food labeling. According to a 2010 Thomson … Continue reading
RIDICULOUS: Nevada Health Inspector shuts down farm dinner. This just happened October 21, 2011. Wow.
Read the full story here See some videos Check out Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund, an advocacy group here
Hurricane Irene visits VT, doesn’t bring her tourist pocketbook
It’s been a wild time for some communities in Vermont since Hurricane Irene spun up off the coast and got stuck over VT and parts of upstate NY. Incomprehensible damage to many communities along waterways small and large both. We … Continue reading
I’ll admit this also… I’m a father – as of 6/26/11!
That’s right! Martha successfully and amazingly produced a baby boy, Jasper, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. June 26th. We are enamoured, excited, and entrenched. Back when we were young, playing the board game Life, it never seemed that difficult to … Continue reading
American Jars for American Jobs (I’ll admit it, I’m a secessionist.)
In so many ways the fourth of July reminds me of the challenges of existing in a world so aggressively influenced by United States big business (er, government). The persistent meddling of the US government into sovereign nations’ private affairs … Continue reading
Hay, that’s what we make (in the summer anyways)
It’s funny how maturity (a kind word for getting old, encroaching responsibilities, and all sorts of other changes shunned during the vigor of post college hedonism) changes what you get excited about. It wasn’t long ago that my bros and … Continue reading
2011 Season wrap-up
That’s right we used a lot of wood. The pile above is about 10 feet high. We burned almost 70 cords this year! Thanks to those of you who help move a load or two. Don’t ask about the carbon … Continue reading
Bees, Lumber, and Lady Liberty
This was a tough summer for the bees. Cold and rainy. I didn’t take any honey this year… Fingers are crossed as the bees have been moderately prepared for winter. They give me a new reason to scratch my head … Continue reading
