What we think about when we try not to think about global warming

October 26, 2015

...en Stoknes (Chelsea Green). Of it, she said, “For the first time in a LONG time, I feel hope and possibility when it comes to climate change.” So I read it, and now I feel the same way. Thanks, Brigitte! And the introduction of the book says pretty much the same thing, except the praise is coming from Jorgen Randers, one of the co-authors of The Limits to Growth. This is a man who has been waiting, pretty much fruitlessly, for us to wake up and ch...

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How to Roast Coffee in a Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker

Mr. Homegrown

July 8, 2016

Food

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...do a post about how to install a thermometer in the future, but until that time, you can look at these directions on the Sweet Maria’s website. Whirley Pop Coffee Roasting Procedure Roasting coffee is pretty straightforward and is basically all about adjusting the heat on your burner so that you don’t either roast the beans too quickly or too slowly. It takes a few times to get the hang of it, and while installing a thermometer in your popper will...

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Stellarium: A Handy Desktop Planetarium

Mr. Homegrown

August 15, 2016

Thoughtstylings

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...the Persead shower that reached its peak last week). You’ll want to pick a time when the moon is not up. Or let’s say you want to have some friends over for some planetary viewing and a glass of bourbon (as happened last night at the Root Simple compound). In that case you might want to pick a time when you can also take a look at the moon. In the pre-personal computer era I used to use a planisphere. I still have my 1980s era plastic planisphere....

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On why our vegetable garden is such a disaster this year . . .

Mr. Homegrown

January 15, 2013

Gardening, Vegetable Gardening

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...nowledge. I’ve got some talented vegetable growing neighbors. Perhaps it’s time we put our heads together and help each other garden. We’ve talked about it in the past, but somehow never got around to it. Lack of engagement with the garden. For me this is the most critical issue and I think it is related to dissatisfaction with the design of the garden, particularly the backyard. I don’t want to hang out in the backyard because it just reminds me...

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A Season of Light in Darkness

Mrs. Homegrown

December 25, 2016

Thoughtstylings

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...t said to me, with tears in her eyes, “Honey, I’ve been a nurse for a long time and…well, you need to call your loved ones. Now.” Okay, so imagine being in this position. Imagine having to call your mom and tell her, in roundabout terms, that you might be dying soon. You may not see her again. To be sure, many are not even granted that much grace before dying, but my point here is that there are no words. Words are simply inadequate in moments lik...

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