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Stoicism as a Toolkit for Modern Life

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Age of Limits, Thoughtstylings
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca ca. 4 BC – AD 65. This is the first in a series of posts focusing on positive techniques for keeping our heads screwed on straight in troubled times. Growing food, doing stuff with your hands, drinking homebrew with friends–all these kinds of things help keep us grounded and hopeful. But sometimes you need a little more help. Maybe we’ll call these posts “When chickens aren’t enough.” Whether the world is ending or not, it’s...

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Self-Irrigating Gutter Update

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Gardening, Self Watering Containers
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...ll just posted in the video above. This improvement on the design replaces the lower gutter with a 4-inch drain pipe. The drain pipe is easier to keep water-tight. And instead of using a gutter filled with soil I might use a series of pots (an idea that’s also in the video)–gutters are too shallow for most plants. Despite the problems, I would call the project a success. In fact, I may expand my gutter system out onto the rest of the garage roo....

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Initial Thoughts on the Age of Limits 2013 Conference

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Age of Limits, Thoughtstylings
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...all the meta-narratives of collapse. Those are the topics we’ll cover in a series of posts in coming days. In the spirit of full disclosure we should state where we stand on these ideas, and the truth is we disagree to some extent. Kelly’s statement: I believe oil is a finite resource and that it will eventually cost more to extract it than it’s worth, that the record high CO2 levels in our atmosphere are changing climate and acidifying the oceans...

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Bread Class and Lunch at Jennie Cooks Catering

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Events
...cuits Black and Blueberry Jam Strawberry Balsamic Jam For Lunch: Sparkling White Sangria Cashew Cream Savory Sourdough Bread Pudding Classic Gazpacho (from Jennie’s upcoming cookbook!) Wilted Spinach Salad Strawberry Shortcake This class is the first of a 3-part series! The regular price is $85 for a single class or $200 for all three. Price includes all ingredients, supplies, recipes, instructions, the take-home finished product you will make you...

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