What’s a song that changed your life? That’s a tough question and writing prompt. Here are the top 1/2 dozen songs and/or albums that I keep coming back to: Group: Yes. Album: Fragile. The song… Roundabout. This song is right up there with The Who's Tommy. TS picked up this CD on Granville Street back … Continue reading YES, the POLICE sting the CASK with a RENEGADE cello EPITAPH. November 2, 2026.
Category: Hobby – Information Technology
Shrewdly-selected words, improve readability, respect the reader’s time. October 21/26 Farm Report.
The author shares SEO strategies for personal websites, emphasizing quality content, proper tagging, link maintenance, and enjoying the writing process without fixating on optimization. (((AI generated, human vetted)))
Hatred. September 1-2/26 Farm Report!
The author expresses frustration over rising far-right sentiments in Germany, particularly linked to racism and anti-immigrant politics. They detail personal experiences, including a lengthy road trip for supplies. The report also touches on recent market cancellations due to weather and plans for a new business sign, reflecting their ongoing creative endeavors. {{{AI generated, human edited-vetted}}}
Naturally. I remember teaching myself about it near Tofino! June 1-2nd Farm Report.
Paul shares his experiences with the internet from 1980-1995. He provides an update about finishing off a 2025 summer project in 2026.
Being Teacher Man.
Frank McCourt wrote a 2005 memoir about being a high school teacher. It resonated with me. Thank you for trusting your teenagers with me!
Time; Here’s a January 28/26 Update From The Bruce Men’s Shed
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? Without getting morose, I think QUALITY-TIME... or more accurately, time with me having all of my faculties and loved ones nearby, is the greatest gift one can give me. TS and I have lived for over a year now on our rock farm and there is … Continue reading Time; Here’s a January 28/26 Update From The Bruce Men’s Shed
What I don’t use: semaphore! (((January 17/26 PN’s Personal Post)))
HOW is more important than WHAT. The media is the message.
DiY-ing, power puttering and modding. Vinyl vs Digital. Dec. 24-27/25 ROCK FARM UPDATE.
The author finds happiness in contentment over fleeting joy, enjoying DIY projects in a calm atmosphere. They detail a recent audio rack project utilizing various materials on a budget, sharing mixed feelings on audio quality debates. The post reflects on personal experiences, family loss, and creative endeavors amid daily challenges and reflections on life {{AI-generated, human vetted}}
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.
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).
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}}}
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.com … Continue 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!