Monthly Archives: May 2022

In my last post I noted a minor observation in the night sky: “there it was… a gleaming silent line of human intelligence wrought among the stars. Maybe 50 dots in a perfect formation. A constellation. Just a hint of … Continue reading →

This happened a week ago during the lunar eclipse (which was awesome by the way): It was very dark. I’d turned off my pole light to see the nigh sky better. I was sitting in a lawn chair watching the … Continue reading →

[This post seems like it’s rambling, because it is. Homesteading isn’t always linear. Sometimes it’s not cyclic either. Sometimes it’s just random shit happening when it happens.] External events forced my hand and I’m in homestead maintenance mode. I’ve gone … Continue reading →

More posts about ongoing “project daily driver” are below: Project Daily Driver / Gift From Past Me Project Daily Driver: Coming Apart At The Seams Project Daily Driver: Who Are You Calling An Antique?!? As part of “project daily driver” … Continue reading →

I have a large generator. I got it because society is desperately trying to collapse. When I signed for the outlandish price, I accepted future bullshit as a done deal. It wasn’t “if“, it was “when“. I don’t recommend expensive … Continue reading →

More posts about ongoing “project daily driver” are here: Project Daily Driver / Gift From Past Me Project Daily Driver: Coming Apart At The Seams Guy at the desk: “We don’t see a lot of these antiques.” Me: “Antique?!? Da … Continue reading →

More posts about ongoing “project daily driver” are here: Project Daily Driver / Gift From Past Me My cruiser is back on the road! When snow was 3′ deep and hauling firewood was a daily issue, I planned this moment. … Continue reading →

I try to ignore my blog’s hit count. Investing too much in that little dopamine meter leads to madness. (We’ve all seen what social media does to people!) However, I’m only human and when I get a zillion hits, I … Continue reading →

My last post was about the Kentucky Derby. A surprise winner came from behind with all the heart and athleticism that makes life wonderful. I watched the video(s) over and over again. An 80:1 horse, literally the longest odds on … Continue reading →

Something cool happened Saturday. I recommend you take time to simply enjoy what I’m about to talk about. Don’t let the moment go by. It’s too easy to be distracted by mundane shit and miss excellence when it’s not shoved … Continue reading →