Ghost Fishing and the Oiligarchy

I like to listen to interesting and informative podcasts while working sometimes.  Recently, I listened to the Stuff You Should Know podcast on Ghost Fishing (http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts/ghost-fishing.htm) and found myself, yet again, repulsed by the ego of humankind. Continue reading “Ghost Fishing and the Oiligarchy”

Grief

We have experienced a lot of loss this year.  First our beloved mare, Cherry decided it was time to go – she was over 40 years old – in April.  Then our special, trusted, big, black, dog, Bentley left us in May.  We deeply miss both of these daily big presences in our lives!  Then after Jay returned from a big family celebration honoring his father on his 85th birthday, we received word that he passed just 1 week later.  This was in June. Continue reading “Grief”

Prepping: Water

FEMA tells us we should be prepared for 6 months without power.  Yes, 6 months!  Are you?!?!?  I’m not sure if I am either, but I can say that I am conscious of this fact.  So, yes, I do my own prep.  Just in case.  Not out of fear, or I have mine get away, but because it’s the right thing to do.  Why wouldn’t we?!?!   Continue reading “Prepping: Water”