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!
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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.
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}}}
Core beliefs and Sunday farming update.
What principles define how you live? Am I making order from chaos? DEEP ECOLOGY. Am I content and self-aware? HEADSPACE. LIVING. Am I living with dignity? QUALITY OF MIND & LIFE. October 13, 2024 Images From Our Forest Garden. PN & TS assembled a sieve to process marginal topsoil. It’s time to plant those root-bound … Continue reading Core beliefs and Sunday farming update.
Snapshot of our construction site, as of October 09, 2024.
Groceries can be loaded in stages. Cats stay indoors. All waist-high windows have integrated maple seats. Alternating layers manure, marginal forest soil. Burlap & straw-bales to stabilize hugelkultur. Our truth window! Click on image for clarification & captions.
Reading meta-commentaries on Wikis, obsessing about hummers, and getting into the weeds!
The writer loses track of time by exploring Wikipedia aimlessly. However, they find more fulfillment in activities such as whittling, enjoying nature, and tending to their woodlot. The post also contains updates on construction, a photo of a household pet, and recommendations for various products and services.
Ten off-the-cuff remarks that I am certain about.
The writer reflects on 10 certainties, including time constraints, the unreliability of memory, and the need for honesty. They acknowledge the inevitability of mistakes and the presence of offensive actions. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of caring for companion animals and the need to limit the impact of human folly {{AI generated}}.
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]).
What’s the cliche: there are no atheists in foxholes.
Paul gets metaphysical.
Unwanted animals make the worst pets!
Cats, dogs, tropical fish.
“I am NOT ripping your claws off… you are sticking to everything and everybody… they will grow back.”
Bloganuary writing promptIf you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?View all responses Snip. Snip. Snip. I trim your claws, while you are wrapped up as a spicy purrito. You spit. You hiss. I use clippers that DON'T pull. I remove claw until 0.5mm from the nailbed. I cut into your … Continue reading “I am NOT ripping your claws off… you are sticking to everything and everybody… they will grow back.”
Honestly, no. I rely on my spouse to give me a sober 2nd opinion!
Flood lights, black cats, and judging character.
