Backyard Color

Today the red oak in the backyard is probably at peak color. Never in the years since I planted it has it been quite this vividly fall like. The funny

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Developing a Sustainable Food System – Mykes Weblog

Coldplays song The Scientist is performed by country music legend Willie Nelson for the soundtrack of the short film entitled, “Back to the Start” which is a commercial for Chipotle.Produced

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Fredrick Pohl’s Response To Grover Norquist’s Pledge

Pledge to the Republicans Print or type your name And your home address All of it Dear former Republican friend: This letter is to let you know that your Party’s

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Coffee Trivia

58% – Portion of Americans over age 18 who drank coffee yesterday 3.4 – Number of cups of coffee people identified as “coffee drinkers” drink per day National Coffee Drinking

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Sarah Kay at TED

“If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she’s gonna call me Point B … ” began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011.

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Good News Is Blowing On The Wind

While my home state has never been at the forefront of environmental consciousness, the news in the electrical generating front is finally turning toward the green. After an initial rush to install

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Music From My Misspent Youth

One of my favorite music spots on the web is Wolfgang’s Vault. I get weekly emails from them as they release new concerts from the archives. Today they sent out

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