October 2012. An unseasonally-cold winter storm last week brought the first local tornado we're aware of. As it moved east, the storm joined two other fronts to form the historic cyclone Sandy. All are in-our-face manifestations of increasing climate change. Denial should be … [Read more...]
Wood Wenches Help Fuel the Local Economy
We're contributing to the local economy by meeting an essential human need for warmth — selling firewood from deadfall at Lone Bobcat Woods. In the past month we've cut and split large and small dead down oak trees (yes, we're leaving plenty for habitat and food for the … [Read more...]
Human-Powered Machines – Can Pedals Power the World? (221)
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Simplicity, Joy and Social Change (220)
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Celebrating a Lighter, Leaner Janaia
I lost forty pounds in five months. That weight has stayed off for over a year without struggle. I'm absolutely tickled. My tail is wagging. I have the body I longed for since I was a teenager. I feel lithe and young, I have lots of energy, I'm dancing inside and out. I … [Read more...]
Prairie Fire – Revolutionize the Food System (219)
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Prairie Fire – Revolutionize the Food System (219)
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Whatcha Gonna Believe – Opinion or Information?
Differences of opinion or belief should not be confused with differences in information. Opinions and beliefs based on myth, lies, and propaganda may seem normal, correct, or even "common knowledge" and yet hold no validity. — Caren Black, guest on Titanic Lifeboat … [Read more...]