I made a big mistake. I answered my phone and I said, “yes.” I hope it never happens again but I’m pretty sure it will. I just can’t help myself. The phone rang. I just paid my car and house insurance and was fuming over the increases. How the hell they can raise the premiums…
Some inventions are quite handy. Take electric toothbrushes, for instance. I used to think they were just for lazy people, but my dentist assures me that they do a far better job than the manual ones. Since I always brush my teeth first thing after arising from my slumber, I have found electric toothbrushes are…
I awaken just past midnight, Tears falling from darkened skies Pattering against my wind-blown tent, Wondering how we will feel When safely tucked away In our metal shells Observing eternity- No roof needed, nor food, nor rest. Will we digitized beings ever wonder How it felt in analog life To kiss, Feeling that warm, pleasant…
Well, the big distraction is over, and it is time for another rant. This one is a doosey!
Part 1 Since I have spent a number of years at various levels of food production and preparation, I thought I would share some of my experiences and thoughts about our food supply. I lived in farming areas part of my life and have known many farmers and heard about their problems and triumphs. In…
Today, I’m going to be a curmudgeon. A lot of people are going to take issue with what I have to say. It doesn’t matter. I’m going to say it anyway. I hate holidays. Even weekends are awful. There is no rest for the wicked and I must be most wicked to have endured. Part…
What has changed about our food and how can we shape its future?
You were the rock in my shoe Sometimes irritating me beyond belief; The rock that could never be found Merely by removing the coverings on my feet. You filled my receptive ears With more corn than an Iowa farm- I miss those silly, amusing jokes And your keen observations, Surely different than most folks. You…
