Monthly Archives: September 2011

Field of Weeds

Posted on 30/09/2011 by fishinthewater

The longer we stay in our house, the more I love it. Or maybe I should say, the more I love the backyard. I imagine, however, that this might happen wherever I stay for long enough, and get to know … Continue reading →

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Against Academia

Posted on 29/09/2011 by fishinthewater

I dropped out of grad school, if you can call it that. I started taking classes, got through one, and decided it was mental to continue. What the hell would I do with a masters degree? Sure, it would allow … Continue reading →

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Sans iPod

Posted on 27/09/2011 by fishinthewater

It feels a little bit funny to be kneeling on the ground, banging two rocks together. I can’t figure out if it’s the stigma of cave men banging rocks together, or if it really is just such a foreign motion … Continue reading →

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Fall Away

Posted on 26/09/2011 by fishinthewater

(Actually written the weekend before this one.) Over the weekend it got rather chilly. The chickens have actually stopped coming out of their house first thing in the morning. I think they’re inside huddling for warmth, which is what I … Continue reading →

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Garden Reflections, Part 1

Posted on 23/09/2011 by fishinthewater

Just as a warning, part 2 won’t be happening until like, November, when the garden is actually done. This is just a late term reflection on the bulk of the season. There are still things growing (mostly weeds) and hopefully … Continue reading →

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I never thought…

Posted on 22/09/2011 by fishinthewater

…that I would actually groan when someone at a meeting announced the catering was from a vegan restaurant. I can’t even imagine. It was only what, less than two years ago, that I started eating meat again? And already I’m … Continue reading →

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City vs. Country

Posted on 21/09/2011 by fishinthewater

I was listening to the Avetts this morning and was reminded that someone asked me a while ago if I wanted to participate in a debate of sorts about city vs. country life. I think in context of preparing for … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Life and Death

Posted on 20/09/2011 by fishinthewater

So I’ve got a dilemma. It’s fall. It’s getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and when I woke up at 6AM it was actually sort of dark outside. Weird! And strange not to be woken up by annoyed chicken … Continue reading →

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The Mysteries of Yogurt Making

Posted on 19/09/2011 by fishinthewater

Kitchen Magic Earlier this year I explained the process of yogurt making. It’s fairly simple: heat milk (preferably unpasteurized) to 180, cool to 110, add culture or old yogurt, keep mixture at appropriate temperature for desired number of hours. The … Continue reading →

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Some Last Words of Wisdom for the Week

Posted on 16/09/2011 by fishinthewater

Premises of Endgame (from the Endgame website) Premise One: Civilization is not and can never be sustainable. This is especially true for industrial civilization. Premise Two: Traditional communities do not often voluntarily give up or sell the resources on which … Continue reading →

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