Monthly Archives: May 2011

Missing the Point

Posted on 31/05/2011 by fishinthewater

I read a wide variety of agricultural news sources, even if they aren’t relevant to anything I do, just because it’s a good idea to be aware of the trends. The downside of this is of course becoming very annoyed … Continue reading →

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The Cylons Among Us

Posted on 30/05/2011 by fishinthewater

So the handsome fella and I are slowly working our way through watching Battlestar Gallatica (tv watching is when I do my mending). Neither of us have watched the show before, and, miraculously, have kept from finding out what happens … Continue reading →

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The Herb Bed

Posted on 29/05/2011 by fishinthewater

Just because I love looking at pictures of my own garden. Because I’m a proud mama. Strawberries. The thyme that was in my garden at my dad’s. Skies only know, I probably planted it like six years ago. The rosemary … Continue reading →

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Gardens are Pretty

Posted on 28/05/2011 by fishinthewater

I meant to post these pictures with my post on Monday. But I forgot. So here they are. For some reason this is the only tomato that’s doing well. It’s a lemondrop (cherry) tomato. For no apparent reason, the one … Continue reading →

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Friday Food in Review

Posted on 27/05/2011 by fishinthewater

I haven’t done one of these in a while as I’ve been a bit busy. So I’ve got all kinds of random pictures from things I’ve made. However, we’ve been surviving largely on hamburgers, asparagus, and a lot of salad, … Continue reading →

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The Economy Don’t Matter When You’re Dead (Updated)

Posted on 26/05/2011 by fishinthewater

[As a warning: I tossed this entry off when I was in quite a mood, so it is even more ranting and full of profanity than my normal posts. You might want to skip it if you're easily offended by … Continue reading →

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The Chickens are Descending

Posted on 25/05/2011 by fishinthewater

We’re going to get our chickens tonight, and I’m just not quite ready. I’m super excited though. A friend of ours is moving to Memphis, and offered to give us his chickens. Two hens and a rooster, to be precise. … Continue reading →

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The Vegetarian Myth (Again)

Posted on 24/05/2011 by fishinthewater

There’s a key point that Lierre Keith makes when discussing vegetarianism. When you’re a vegetarian, it’s not just what you eat. It’s who you are. For ages, people have defined themselves by their food choices. It’s how we define animals. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Weather

Posted on 23/05/2011 by fishinthewater

We’ve been having some wonky weather here. People always say talking about the weather is a last resort- small talk for people you can’t think of anything else to talk about. But when you grow food, all you talk about … Continue reading →

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Being Politically Active… For Once

Posted on 20/05/2011 by fishinthewater

Below you will find the letter I’m sending to my representatives in Congress! Look at me taking political action! It’s sheer madness! Part of it is a form letter that can be found at Grassfed on the Hill with my … Continue reading →

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