The summer schedule is out and it sucks compared to last year. There are still class that are kinda interesting, but nothing that has me jumping up and down going "ohboyohboyohboy ( Read more... )

Last Thursday, I went to opening day of the Olympia farmer's market. My plans included stopping by at Oakland Bay Farm's boot and picking up one of their frozen pastured chickens from last year, but their booth was empty and their sign gone. This caused much sadness as I wandered the rest of that section. Then to my surprise, and great joy, I spot ( Read more... )

In preparations for more plant starts, I just finished sifting out the bottom levels of two of my worm bins, and the results are oh so beautiful! This really is the nicest looking batch of worm castings I've ever seen or smelled. There won't be any sterilized potting soil used in this house this year ( Read more... )

I honestly don't care what people choose as their religion, though I am offended by those who force their religion (even atheism) on others. But I just can't help giggling on certain people that believe in reincarnation, so I thought I'd offer up some guidelines for those that don't want me to making fun of them ( Read more... )

I'm finally done with winter quarter! I turned in my project proposal for the spring quarter project, that I'm not doing, and did my share of cleaning the lab. Yipee ( Read more... )

From the BBC news:

US sports fans in Arizona got a surprise when their TV coverage of American football's Super Bowl was interrupted by a pornographic film.

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The clip showed a woman unzipping a man's trousers, followed by a graphic act between the two ( Read more... )

Obama sides with Bush administration position on warrantless wiretaps.

http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2009/01/obama-sides-wit.html

sigh

I really want to be able to build my greenhouse by March 1st. Before I put up the greenhouse, I want to be able to paint the rusty spots on the frame with rustoleum. To use the paint, it's supposed to be 50 degrees. To heat the garage to 50+ requires that it be in the mid 40s or higher outside for several hours, otherwise the little heaters I have ( Read more... )

No, I'm not planning to just eat meat today, but since I decided to fire up the smoker and grill, I'm going to make up some pulled pork, smoked carnitas and carne asada so I will be ready for some quick meals throughout the quarter. I tried to get some lengua as well, but the butcher shop was out. I couldn't imagine a butcher being out of beef ( Read more... )

It was so nice to get out in the garden and play in the dirt today. I got one bed cleaned out, and planted the shallots, the put in the tulips (way too late) in the bed at the back of the house. I have some irises to plant tomorrow and that's about it. Then I'm going to start working on the new raised beds ( Read more... )