I am starting to plan my garden for this spring. We looked at the various veggies we like to eat fresh in the summer but also what veggies we like preserved for winter eating. For fresh veggies we like lettuces and a variety of greens. We also like a whole assortment of peppers and tomatoes … Read more
These are some rough notes: Soda cases do not break down well, even after a week long soak and agitation. Amazon paper bags do not break down well even after a week long soak and agitation. There are two types of Amazon bag, the double layer type with fluff and the single layer thicker tougher … Read more
Sometimes when I delve into an ADHD obsession as I am with the recycled paper briquettes I like to check in on myself as to WHY this is an okay idea to explore. First, it’s not costing me anything- I already own some 5 gallon buckets, a caulking gun, and a paint mixer. The paper … Read more
The descent into recycled paper briquette madness continues. The first 6 gallon bucket of pulp has produced 4 fist sized briquettes and 29 briquettes about 2 inches wide by 4 inches long as squeezed out of a caulking gun. I have yet to start on the second 4 gallon bucket of pulp. This has probably … Read more
A friend of mine recently purchased a new home in the outer edges of an urban area, it’s pretty much in the sleepy suburb next door. She and her boyfriend purchased a solo stove and upon firing it up on their brick patio and settling in with a cold adult beverage, fire trucks pulled up. … Read more
One of the things I have really enjoyed as part of my morning routine is to head to a scenic location, go for a walk, and then make myself a cup of coffee or tea. It’s relaxing and a great way to start the day. I have been a huge fan of quiet and hot … Read more
I live on one side of Salem, MA and my workplace is on the other side. As is the case with much of the north shore our streets and roads are not well planned out. Salem’s streets are clogged with traffic starting in mid-summer and that clog remains until November first. In the 25 years … Read more
I like to camp a lot more than my wife does. I don’t mind pit toilets, she would rather not think about them. Thus I need two versions of the car camping kitchen. This is the solo but easily expanded to a duo. The heart of this is a collapsible silicone picnic basket. Accompanying this … Read more
For a lot of my life I didn’t think to go camping alone. I always went with people and up until this past summer i let that hold me back from going camping. There is obviously something to explore there but not right now. I brought with me a mini propane grill. You know it … Read more
My wife and I discussed it, while we have the funding, we’re getting an eBike. Part of the reason is that we want to minimize miles on the new Kia Soul and reduce emissions as much as possible. We’re starting off with one and possibly getting another at a later date. After some research I … Read more