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After yesterday’s rant I wanted a happy post with cute critters. Just to show I’m not all negative and “light a fucking candle” exhortations. I really do the deed. Alas, it didn’t quite come together. I tried to create a … Continue reading →

It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness. That’s basic wisdom y’all. So why am I seeing less candles than I ought? Get out there and light your fucking candles! There’s a situation afoot and I for one … Continue reading →

It’s snowing. Right now… fucking snow! Dammit!

Let’s talk about homestead phenology, shall we? Winter was average but with deep snowpack. I had expectations of flooding and emaciated deer this spring. That didn’t happen. In fact nothing happened as planned, partially because all the humans acted weird. … Continue reading →

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Winston Churchill Y’all have probably received 10X the “news” that I have; good and hard too. … Continue reading →

I’ve tried to write about good humored stoicism, but I’m too irreverent; words fail me. When it comes down to it, nobody beats the Queen. It’s worth listening to her. Spare 4 minutes and take heart. Hat tip to Never … Continue reading →

I’m sorry but technical difficulties just kicked me in the balls. Announcements of upcoming squirrel verbiage were incorrect. Damn! Please disregard any squirrel related news today.

Here’s a biostatistic: it must get worse before it can get better. (If you wish to be pedantic, argue over “must” versus “will”.) I thought it would happen sooner. I was wrong. It took this long for exponents to do … Continue reading →

I’m fascinated by this silver hoard. It affected my breakfast. Here’s a photo: That’s a stash of 293 silver coins. About 1,800 years ago, some dude buried them in what is now Switzerland. The timing is interesting. AD 200 is … Continue reading →

Greetings from the most current end of the world. Are you chafing under the oppressive yoke of jackbooted thugs? Do you fret that political schemers are expanding their power (as opposed to the magic long ago imaginary time when they … Continue reading →