Do you trust your instincts? Unless I'm suffering from a particularly bad day of anti-anxiety or PTSD drug withdrawal, my gut feelings or instincts are the best tool I have with judging weird situations. If a group of people just feel wrong, if someone is giving me bad vibes, if something seems too good to … Continue reading Sometimes, it’s all I have to work with! December 10th & 17th Farm Report (2025).
It's been a hot summer with too much drama. We are happiest when we are doing farm chores on our rock farm. Keep in touch with us!
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}}
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.
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.
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.
Pretty snow and critically-low fossil fuel levels.
TS and PN are learning a great deal about snow clearing and snowblower repair and best-practices.
What was your favorite subject in school? Tick tock. Tick tock. Pre-delivery inspection looming.
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.
Milling logs into lumber for BCB&B.
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.
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, we've got Newton making a cat flap for his cougar, Einstein blowing minds with his theories, and Bohr getting free beer for life. Plus, Lilith, the OG independent woman. Oh, and don't ferment grass clippings in bags, or let carpenter ants infest your shipping container. Use the right trailer hitch, or you'll end up breaking it in the bush. Oh, and watch out for those phat, meaty flies. And that's just a snippet of the neighborhood adventures!
Here are some images I captured today in the village and near my construction site. Please respect the signage -- do not enter.
BCB&B, neemtree, bdb, and blog 