More apocalypse, less angst
This week I received my first rejection letter in a long time. First rejection letter in a long time because it was my first submission to an actual real publication in a long time. Three poems from the series I’ve been working on, sent… Continue Reading “Writing and rejection.”
An interesting concept in hydroponic food systems that can be implemented in small spaces, allowing a family to get at least some of their nutritional needs met without relying on environmentally costly food transporting, or the use of large tracts of land/fertilizers/pesticides. Interesting, but… Continue Reading “Interesting but untenable.”
Bought this fabulous find from 1936 for Brian while I was in Nanaimo. Notable for not only its good condition, but for the plethora of classic authors within its pages – W.B. Yeats, John Reed, Virginia Woolf, H.L. Mencken are some of the few.… Continue Reading “Bookish: Latest find”
I’ve got a little favour to ask of those of you who read & enjoy this blog…… since I’m trying to build my readership again (I do this from time to time – make an effort to attract more people here). You probably haven’t… Continue Reading “Audience share request.”
Turns out that aphids are largely farmed by ants and once you get aphids in your yard then ants will continue to farm them year after year in order to milk them for their honey. This was told to me by a friend this… Continue Reading “Aphid farming.”