PN attempted to answer a vague writing prompt and outlined some recycling efforts on the farm. PN shared his experiences at the 2025 Wiarton Home Coming. Support the BTC.
Category: Odd thoughts
Dog and cat fanciers. Kind humans. July 26-28/25 Farm Report.
PN shares his favourite human-type, and outlines the latest bear conflict. The new feeding arm will foil a bear's ability to climb trees. Forest gardening is providing fresh produce. The home builder finished repairing the damage caused by the gutter installers.
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PN disengages from aggressive motorists and reflects about traveling abroad. PN also prepares to sell firewood and reflects upon his medication.
July 22/25: BEFORE it gets too hot outside for farm chores.
PN gets a more accurate set of measurements for his plywood needs. He also makes fun of local vendors. Plywood is an expensive building material. Don't waste it.
Are AI-Generated Images Fooling Us? July 19/25 update.
I want to remind my acquaintances about the risks of trusting news ads on social media. CBC posted the following tab on their home page: https://cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-ca/articles/217731317-Is-this-CBC-story-or-ad-on-social-media-real My last blog post contained an AI-generated image of a black cat repairing a photovoltaic panel using some mysterious pipes and valves. The program DID capture the cat's fur... … Continue reading Are AI-Generated Images Fooling Us? July 19/25 update.
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.
Did I go outside. Get it done. And do something awesome?
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. I made it! Did I pay attention to the sunrise this morning? Did I go to the washroom, in the toilet? And washed my hands with soap and water? Did I brush my teeth BEFORE… …kissing my cat good morning? Am I wearing pants? Did I increase my … Continue reading Did I go outside. Get it done. And do something awesome?
Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!
How do you express your gratitude? I don’t believe there’s a great big daddy in the sky that I must pay homage to. I’m a humanist, more of a deep ecologist. I am lucky to be part of a much larger ecosystem up here on the North Bruce Peninsula. Has it been disturbed? Of course … Continue reading Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!
No mess and added biodiversity. June 26th Rock Farm Report.
The author reflects on their legacy, emphasizing the importance of clear estate planning and their commitment to sustainable practices on their permaculture property. They are transitioning away from traditional teaching roles, embracing alternative education while exploring home-schooling. Despite challenges in their business, they remain optimistic about the future and community engagement. {{AI generated, human vetted}}
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}}
Socially acceptable hydrant sniffing. April 20 Farm Report.
How do you use social media? Self-promotion, without self-aggrandizement. Checking in with current pop/pulp culture. Assess the local gossip. Oh, and looking at cat pictures & drawing on walls! Memes… don’t forget the witty word play. 2025 EASTER Sunday Rock Farm Report Both TS and I pick up on the spiritual uptick this Easter long … Continue reading Socially acceptable hydrant sniffing. April 20 Farm Report.
Resilience & Post-Storm Farm Report & Neem-Schemes.
The post outlines personal adaptations to the Covid-19 pandemic, including early retirement, telecommuting, social media management, and strategic resource procurement. It emphasizes DIY skills for repairs and mending, maintaining mental health through therapies, and navigating healthcare via telehealth. Additionally, it discusses post-storm tree damage and plans for selling firewood. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
It gets better (with ice storms). March 32nd Farm Report.
What advice would you give to your teenage self? It gets better. In the post-pandemic mindset, this phrase seems to be lost among the screaming meemies and awful players online. I remember George Takei being the one who supposedly coined this phrase (during a LGBQ media event). In April, I will be turning 55 years … Continue reading It gets better (with ice storms). March 32nd Farm Report.
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).
North American Politics, Sunday Rock Report.
Do you need a break? From what? The idiotic news cycle. I’m off-grid, yet I still catch myself doom-scrolling the usual news outlets. I can't tell whether the United States is descending into civil war and/or enjoys making a fool of itself on the world stage, with a broken political system. Did the 2020 pandemic … Continue reading North American Politics, Sunday Rock Report.
Cliches may be true. February 3rd Rock Farm Report.
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? Cliches can be true, sometimes. I stop to smell the fresh baking. And definately snort deeply with wild roses. I breathe deeply when I first put on my CPAP nose pillow at night. I'm still trying to get perspective on … Continue reading Cliches may be true. February 3rd Rock 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}}}
Phase 2, outbuildings, property remediation, and underwear.
The author envisions using lottery winnings to expand their homestead, including adding a workshop, finishing a pavilion, and enhancing their rock farm's resilience. They appreciate their home's innovative design, address maintenance challenges, and emphasize sustainable living, urging for funds to realize these plans while valuing self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. {{{AI generated, human vetted}}}
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}}}
Nuclear weapons.
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Nuclear weapons. Could physicists delve into subatomic theory and not muse… huh… what would happen if I smack 2 things together... they go ‼️ That deadly genie is out of the bottle. There's no need to pursue this mad technology, and plunge us into a nuclear … Continue reading Nuclear weapons.
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