When I was a teacher, the last 10 minutes of a class; as a normal human being, when I look outside my window in my home… or,…

Daily writing promptDescribe one of your favorite moments.View all responses My other favourite moments: When I slip out of my fugue state, and surface from meditation. When I was in the classroom, and an intense, ELL D, young Russian woman dissected her frog, with precision. AND I call attention to her work. And all the … Continue reading When I was a teacher, the last 10 minutes of a class; as a normal human being, when I look outside my window in my home… or,…

The season when all the mosquitoes DIE.

The author expresses a preference for different seasons: spring for nature, summer for biodiversity, autumn for property work, and winter for stargazing and photography.

Broadband Internet Access @ home.

The writer considers essential reliable high-speed internet due to poor phone reception. They contemplate installing a tower, using Starlink satellite, or XploreNet for connectivity.

So, what does a 21st century Straw-bale house look like (inside walls)?

Our home's interior walls have a flowing appearance, characteristic of straw-bale homes (built by Evolve Builders Group [Guelph, ON]).

Morels in the North Bruce Peninsula?

It had a freaky 3-4 cm wide double stalk. Pretty! I'm an inexperienced mycologist! I won't nom nom it. These clipping are destined for our soil generation operation.

What’s the cliche: there are no atheists in foxholes.

Paul gets metaphysical.

My spouse’s business had its most successful event yet!

https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/05/26/im-pleased-i-can-rig-up-a-tent-without-hurting-myself/ For a weekly market, our session at the Handicraft House has been a surprising success. Location. Location. Location. Easy and safe to get off (and back on) the highway (Ontario Highway 6). That's all I have to report today... I need to get back to the construction site and water my walls! Mind you, … Continue reading My spouse’s business had its most successful event yet!

I’d like to check in with my mum & sister.

The author recently communicated with family members using technology to bridge the distance. They also shared updates on a brewery visit, a luscious bakery experience, and a construction project while emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and addressing environmental concerns. The post reflects a blend of personal and community-centered experiences and observations.

May 22nd: News from the peninsula.

While we were slinging dog biscuits, the second coat of concrete-plaster is being added to the walls.

Zipping up the construction site for the weekend.

Here are some images I captured today in the village and near my construction site. Please respect the signage -- do not enter.

Teacher polo shirts & teacher slacks :-(

I am making the switch from being a classroom teacher to a handyman. It has its challenges.

Hello, product placement? Marketing data-miners?… …

What brands does a semi-retired professional support? Construction site update.

I wiped out…

Local cuisine.

This is a picture showing how the walls are being prepared for straw-bale.

An easy answer: I don’t regret purchasing property on the North Bruce Peninsula… on the East side!

A writing prompt and current construction events!

This question screams GOTCHA… sigh. Fortunately, WikiVoyage is a thing.

Act locally!

Unwanted animals make the worst pets!

Cats, dogs, tropical fish.

Humanity and goofy pets.

Gravity is the LAW.

Slinging tobeycookies!

https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/03/16/tobey-im-looking-at-you/

Don’t let the rain keep you away!

https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/03/09/why-i-would-go-to-owen-sounzd-farmers-market-2/ Visit our neighbour at the market… $5 papusa! Here’s a fellow vendor I want YOU to support. Latino Ranch, tel. 519-387-5280. Link.

Take care of my soil!

Soil science and protecting our biodiverse property.