Monthly Archives: January 2011

Desiree Dwarf Blauwschokkers

“Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.” -MLK Jr. “Force always attracts men of low morality.” – Albert Einstein … Continue reading

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38 Weeks!!!

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Why I Am Not A Buddhist

This is one of my favorite contemporary poems. It’s by a woman who calls herself Molly Peacock. I promised it recently, and now it is here…along with a photo I found/made. WHY I AM NOT A BUDDHIST I love desire, … Continue reading

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the 10 greatest things of right now

in no particular order: 1. head shots 2. homemade donuts (pillsbury biscuits, fried, and covered in powdered sugar mixed  with water. and a drop of vanilla.) 3. work 4. movie nights 5. the back of the net 6. the laugh … Continue reading

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37 Weeks Pictures

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Toward a Philosophy of “Homegrown”

Before a philosophy of homegrown, however, we must have a philosophy of home. And here we are surely deficient. In a world of mobile phones, speeding vehicles, and success ladders, who wants to stay put? anecdote We’ve found a frustration … Continue reading

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Ornery Old Red

This is Old Red. He was a 4 year old Rhode Island Red that ran the animal world of the first poultry/livestock purchases we’ve made. Soon after he was instated as commander in chief, we brought up a new generation … Continue reading

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Gay Marriage Dilemma: SOLVED

I have the solution to it. The solution did not originate with me, I’m only channeling it to you. But then that raises the question of origins and originality, which must certainly be left to another post (or no post). … Continue reading

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First Blood

It is always a difficult thing to deal with when your little ones grow up. For so long you have made decisions for them, and then without warning, they are living their own lives, making their own paths, killing their … Continue reading

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11 Things Ozark Winter Weather Means…

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At The Ozark House, wintry weather means… 1) Never making it out of the ‘teens         2) Covered cars             3) Beautiful back porch view         4) Gertie glamour … Continue reading

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