Count-down timers, assertive house-panthers! Nov. 16/25 farm report. The trip.

This blog goes to some dark places. The opinions are mine alone.

This is Paul Neem's icon for his private contracting activities.

DIY Anti-Collision Dots: An Effective Solution? July 19/25 update… addendum!

Paul applies bird-protection dots to the south window and agonizes over his pavilion.

Meditation and rock farming! July 12-14/25 update.

PN shares the latest dramas happening at the off-grid rock farm on the North Bruce Peninsula. PN shares the strategies he uses to increase this quality-of-life.

Lots of arguments. A dictionary & encyclopedia on every table.

The author reflects on life before the internet, reminiscing about the era of paper dictionaries, encyclopedias, and family debates over truth. They also share updates on farm life, including home maintenance and improvements, while navigating spring's challenges and local sales dynamics. The narrative combines nostalgia with contemporary experiences. {{AI generated; human vetted}}

Political Paul, uses FIDO off-grid, and goes outside to do something analogue (February 21-22 Farm Report).

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Foreign aid. And by association, military aid. I am ashamed and disgusted at how much poverty exists in Canada. All of my citizens have the right to emergency health care, dental coverage, healthful food and safe drinking water, shelter, safety-and-security, … Continue reading Political Paul, uses FIDO off-grid, and goes outside to do something analogue (February 21-22 Farm Report).

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Thinking. {{{Insert spinning icon here}}}. Failed fossil fuel.

The author reminisces about their first computer... They share personal anecdotes about their cats... and their lives together. Reflecting on technology’s evolution, they now live off-grid, using Linux and satellite internet, highlighting their journey. {{{AI generated, human edited}}}

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5 Joys and a January 26 Update

The content describes a range of activities enjoyed for fun, including tinkering, mindful walking, and woodworking. It details experiences at a rock ranch, including recovering materials for IKEA bookshelves and installing shelves. The report highlights the unique international design of their mechanical and electrical systems, emphasizing peculiarities in their performance. {{{AI generated, human vetted}}}

Astrophysics for New Scientific Octopus Who Separate The Sewage Alarm Signals From The Noise. Meanwhile, Genny-Generac burns delicious propane fuel.

What book are you reading right now? For physical books... Other Minds. The Octopus and The Evolution Of Intelligent Life. Peter Godfrey-Smith. Harper-Collins (U.K.). Other Minds. The Octopus, The Sea, And The Deep Origins of Consciousness. Farrat, Strauss, Giroux (U.S.A.). 2016. I picked up this book during our July 2019 pre-Covid summer trip to England … Continue reading Astrophysics for New Scientific Octopus Who Separate The Sewage Alarm Signals From The Noise. Meanwhile, Genny-Generac burns delicious propane fuel.

I’m a middle-aged dude who has MANY hobbies. So…

Name the most expensive personal item you've ever purchased (not your home or car). I know I’m being fearful, however, I won’t provide BAD ACTORS with a personal inventory of my artificial ecosystem. HOWEVER, to the marketing algorithms and ARPNET harvesters: get hints from the following eleven URL and send me free stuff! https://danclarkaudio.com https://www.audeze.comContinue reading I’m a middle-aged dude who has MANY hobbies. So…

Saturday, November 9 Rock Farm Report

The construction site is managed with controlled access, discouraging unauthorized entry. Progress was made assembling a bunkie kit and learning carpentry skills, despite challenges with warped lumber. The author is battling a head cold but is recovering with rest and fluids. Construction updates emphasize ongoing infrastructure testing and necessary caution. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}

Contentedness > happiness. Hügelkultur, lifting rocks, reducing waste stream, keep shopping local, and watching electrochemistry at work.

In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Need details? Link. Physio helped my shoulder. Now, for cardio! This bypass will allow rental GEN to be installed if SHTF. PN can wait until DE’s tutorial. Roof array. Ground array. Non-tracking! I’m betting on it giving users real-time BATT monitoring. I’m damn sure Rydell … Continue reading Contentedness > happiness. Hügelkultur, lifting rocks, reducing waste stream, keep shopping local, and watching electrochemistry at work.

In the woods, time flows differently.

The downpour made quite an impact on PN. TS was busy slinging dog biscuits!

Keep my citizens warm, dry, fed, and safe (from the elements & bad actors).

The writer advocates for a basic income for Canadians, citing examples of societal unrest due to hunger, sickness, and fear. They also discuss teaching struggles and pension plans. {{AI-generated, human vetted}}

Take 5, Cerebral & grunt-mediation. Oh and listening to unhinged audio essays!

Paul ponders what the phrase "self-care" means to him. He also finds surprisingly deep and coherent analysis of a popular board game.

Russia, Northern India, China.

The author has traveled to various countries, including Saint Lucia, the UK, the US, and Hawaii. They express a desire to revisit the smaller islands of Hawaii and have aspirations to visit Russia, China, and northern India. The author highlights their unlearning of country stereotypes and multiculturalism discussions with students. They also mention current events at home and predator-prey interactions {{generated by WordPress AI - checked by PN}}.