Welcome to The Old Blog
Below you will find entry into The Old Blog. These posts cover the entirety of The Big Change from Life Afloat to The Hiatus. It’s a long read so take your time and come back often. While it’s a big ask on my part, understanding how I ended up where – and why – I did will simplify the so-called narrative arc and make a lot less work for me trying to explain all that in each and every current post. So strap in and get started but be warned: there be dragons here.
The Old Blog is shown starting with the oldest post. This – rather thoughtful move on my part – means that, when read in order, you get to see how the whole story with all its twists, turns, and confusing diversions simply falls into place. Sort of like tossing a jigsaw puzzle into the air and having it land with each piece exactly where it belongs.
But that’s life.
Thanks for reading.
I Smell a Rat
In which the author addresses the fact that food you put out to feed your livestock and birds is usually repurposed toward the population explosion of less desirable beasts.
Last Gas, Last Chance, Sale Ends Friday
In which the author laments the choices we make when looking for a bargain, or overlooking a warning, and posts a teaser from his novel, Fresh Squeezed.
Sing For Your Supper
In which the author, in the face of mounting micro-farm related expenses, forces the lazy-bones chickens to get out of the coop and get to work.
It’s a Shock to the System
In which the author waxes larcenous regarding the cost of US Elections and where that money – stolen from you, of course – actually ends up.
Long Live the Queen
In which the author expresses concern that the bee hive might be the center of a palace coup.
On Your Feet or On Your Knees
In which the author submits dispatches from the front in the ongoing battle between himself, as micro-farmer, and the things that are so much better adapted to live here than the wimpy species that are used for food.