Monthly Archives: October 2011

Ducks are gone.  They grew up enough that their wings became functional and before I could clip the wings all four ducks took off for parts unknown early one morning.  I’m bummed in some ways but not in others.  I … Continue reading →

http://www.npr.org/2011/10/16/141368215/wagering-on-food-prices-a-losing-bet-for-hunger This is an interesting article about the price of food and how it has been affected by the speculation and the trade of commodities.  I hear blips about the rising commodity prices and then I see it personally at … Continue reading →

Raining. We went from 80 degrees F to rain. I’m guessing it is snowing in the high country. The cool weather is a blessing but does make it difficult to harvest. I still have tomatoes in spite of the blight … Continue reading →