The Pit of Babel

OK if I stop holding my breath?

2009-09-26T23:27:46.540+02:00

OK if I stop holding my breath?

Hey! What happened to the long version of this pos...

2009-09-18T19:29:26.026+02:00

Hey!
What happened to the long version of this post???

No, I've never heard of that one. While WWOOFing w...

2009-09-17T09:22:05.181+02:00

No, I've never heard of that one. While WWOOFing with Leni I was turned on to the Vegetarian Epicure, a bestseller from the '70s. I'll add it to my Amazon wishlist, which is growing longer every day. (I hope it doesn't take too long for me to find a job!)

Have you read DIET FOR A SMALL PLANET? It is out ...

2009-09-16T05:57:01.824+02:00

Have you read DIET FOR A SMALL PLANET? It is out in some sort of anniversary printing.

Bravo dear Heart....bravo!! When I lived on the C...

2009-09-16T05:55:18.514+02:00

Bravo dear Heart....bravo!! When I lived on the Cape and my allergies were HORRIBLE....anything with HFCS would make me extremely sleepy...irresistably sleepy...silly and giddy first but then BOOM! and out. That went on for years and I learned that HFCS is in the most unexpected places.

Well, I know that cattle are major contributors to...

2009-09-14T20:31:54.537+02:00

Well, I know that cattle are major contributors to global warming. So maybe the cattle should go. We could then use that feed for people. And I am pretty sure they have given up on corn/ethanol as a biofuel, haven't they?

A veritable outpouring of political passion! You a...

2009-09-14T19:26:11.391+02:00

A veritable outpouring of political passion!
You are completely right, of course, about HFCS, however it is not the only product to benifit the gov't subsidies. There's also biofuel, and the fear that beef prices will skyrocket when the corn growers can make more money on that and HFCS than feed for livestock.

I waiting for my turn at "The Omnivore's Dilemma" from the library.

Thank you for the link to that insightful essay. Y...

2009-09-12T16:01:22.095+02:00

Thank you for the link to that insightful essay. You may share her attachment for a 'house in Normandy' and wonder if your real life is (there).
Just thinking on this chilly Saturday morning.
To change the subject, I am off to the farmers market.

Your family really loves you. This is from your G...

2009-09-05T00:25:07.494+02:00

Your family really loves you. This is from your Grandma that loves you!!! Looking forward to seeing you soon.

You're welcome.

2009-09-04T20:04:02.284+02:00

You're welcome.

Traverse City is feeling fallish, too. Chilly fore...

2009-08-27T15:25:07.208+02:00

Traverse City is feeling fallish, too. Chilly forecast for the next week. I am sure there will be plenty of donuts, apples and pumpkins left for you when you return.
Have a great time on your camping trip.
Watch your mail.

By the way, the meet there is getting coverage her...

2009-08-22T15:35:21.090+02:00

By the way, the meet there is getting coverage here. I felt bad for the men's relay team that got DQ'd on a bad hand-off.

Good luck Matt!! Today - Saturday - is Flint's Cri...

2009-08-22T15:33:45.274+02:00

Good luck Matt!!
Today - Saturday - is Flint's Crim race. The morning is dry and cool, good for the runners. I hope you are likewise blessed with good conditions.

Good for you!! I hope you are including a little t...

2009-07-21T20:06:54.487+02:00

Good for you!!
I hope you are including a little tag with your name(s). Send me a picture. How about a picture of somebody wearing it on the street. I am soo proud!

You and your shit bucket had me laughing out loud....

2009-07-19T14:23:24.074+02:00

You and your shit bucket had me laughing out loud. Oh my goodness.

Hi Sweetie-pie, I have really enjoyed your "adv...

2009-07-10T01:20:34.411+02:00

Hi Sweetie-pie,
I have really enjoyed your "adventures"and I am glad you have started your blog again.
Love and miss you.

Thank you,my dear. I see why you found this experi...

2009-07-08T22:36:11.334+02:00

Thank you,my dear. I see why you found this experience so rewarding.
What a wonderful "summer camp."

looking forward to this new adventure. : )

2009-05-29T06:23:03.431+02:00

looking forward to this new adventure. : )

Hi Katie... Oops. My blogtechcommentskillessness...

2009-05-25T05:56:51.993+02:00

Hi Katie...

Oops. My blogtechcommentskillessness is showing. : ) Anyway. I liked the article. It's light as most reporting is these days but it does hit on the tips of some good cud for chewing. I think you and yours are way ahead of us and we when we-uns ended up in places like my beloved El Rito but back in the 60's believing love would do it all. I am thoroughly enjoying your blog and your experiences and your WRITING skills!!....and I applaud the organic farmers who take on untrained help and the folks who go to learn a way of life...as in everything there are folks who discover 'it' is not for them.

Taking on untrained help is a dilemma. While it is cheap labor....untrained help can be VERY expensive: in time spent teaching which adds to the work load of the teacher/farmer. When I was really working hard with the jewelry biz I never took on untrained help for that very reason. I could not afford to give up that much time.

This program gives me heart. I think it is a brilliant, practical improvement on the way we thought about things 40 years ago. I'm glad you discovered it and I'm glad you are sharing it. Thank you.

Hi Katie

2009-05-25T05:45:56.615+02:00

Hi Katie

I found the article to reflect the range of motiva...

2009-05-24T15:43:03.158+02:00

I found the article to reflect the range of motivation and expectations of the various participants. These internships provide an experience not unlike summer camp, that is, rugged, perhaps, but temporary. Farming is a hard life, especially for the land owners who may have few other options. Healthy young college grads, regardless of their degrees, have options. I know you appreciate yours.

I admire you and Matt for actually embarking on th...

2009-05-24T07:24:08.234+02:00

I admire you and Matt for actually embarking on this journey. I hope it leads you two where you want to go.

You will have much to take with you when you leave...

2009-05-19T14:44:00.000+02:00

You will have much to take with you when you leave, including courage when confronted with spiders, and breadmaking. You can always resume your personal hygiene standards at the end of your stay. One hopes.

I am glad you are able to enjoy art and intellectu...

2009-05-18T14:14:00.000+02:00

I am glad you are able to enjoy art and intellectual conversation in a lovely rural setting. That is a splendid combination.

I love this.

2009-05-15T19:31:00.000+02:00

I love this.