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Previous blog posts: 2023 – Another Year, Another Garden 2023 Garden Update 1 2023 Garden Update 2 October 19, 2023 The updates were cut short this year because I pretty much gave up on the garden in late July. Many things just didn't want to grow, and the bugs were worse than I've ever seen them. When my zucchini and butternuts died (squash bugs), and several attempts at...

First, I know I misquoted the quote. It's actually "Necessity is the mother of invention" but given the subject matter I'm going to discuss, I altered it. Second, by "Microsoft moment" I mean are we at a moment people actually realize how much an emerging thing is going to change everything? Third, the credit for this post goes to Kavika, as it was something he said that inspired this. "As I...

The American Dream, according to some, is under attack. Depending on who one listens to, it is under assault from the left, the right, Marxists, Communists, the Republicans, the Democrats, Anti-fascists, Fascists ...the list goes on.  When I think about "what is the American Dream" I have to think it is somewhat individualized depending on who one is: how one was raised, what conditions one has...

Both-sideism," whether presented as an explicit argument or, more commonly, concealed within an implicit reluctance to criticize one's own "team," has gained significant popularity in recent times. Although intended as an insult, it ironically holds a certain merit. In reality, both-sideism often serves as the rhetoric of a fanatic, as evidenced by historical precedent and plain common sense. A...

July 9, 2023 Well, it looks like this year's garden is shaping up to be a showcase of things that can go wrong. So far, anyway. It was a dry spring, which is almost unheard of in my region. A lot of things weren't growing properly in the beginning, and took forever to get going. The corn came up a little spotty and has been growing unevenly. And now... Bugocalypse 2023! This was June...

June 23, 2023 I'm sorry that it's been almost a month, but everything other than the tomatoes and potatoes are growing slower than normal this year, and I didn't really want to post an update when nothing much had changed. There's finally enough to look at now, though. The potatoes have been going gangbusters.  The reds are flowering here and there. Kohlrabi and beets are just...

So this happens yesterday and Chicago police, naturally report to the scene. https://twitter.com/CWBChicago/status/1668381387664105473?s=20 Are the citizens eager to help arrest the madmen shooting up their streets?  Thankful police show up to to protect them? Nope. They confront the police wielding 2x4s. https://twitter.com/CWBChicago/status/1668042380828614657?s=20 Can't imagine...

Just cause I feel like it....

I don't know how often I'll be able to post updates, which are pic-heavy and time consuming, but I thought I'd try to blog another garden this summer.  Quick reminder: I don't claim to be an expert, and I'm not trying to grow heaps of stuff to fill a root cellar or anything. This is just a hobby for enjoyment and exercise – and a few fresh veggies, of course.  And we're off... Here's how...

What a lot of pomp and circumstance. Charles, age 74, waited in the wings patiently for this... But, is this really relevant in the modern world? Your opinions?

Biden is doing it. Making America Proud Again! 

Those that know me know I like to complain. I have a tendency to burden people with my problems. Sorry about that. For some reason I cannot stop myself though. Maybe I am just selfish that way. So I am going to burden you all with my problems again. I have another one. All of my underwear seems to be bad. I put on a pair today and the elastic was shot. Pulled them up and nothing. Just about...