The trees dismantle

The trees dismantle

Today when sweeping the deck, which was covered in fir needles, I found myself appreciating that the fir tree drops the needles, which collect on the beams that hold the deck together, and in winter gather moisture and rot the wood a little bit more each year. I see...
The Evisceration of Nevada

The Evisceration of Nevada

Before getting involved with environmental activism, I barely gave Nevada much of a thought. I visited only once, reluctantly, to go to Las Vegas on a trip with a friend, on the condition that we spend at least some of our time exploring outside the city. In the end,...
Road Trip 2018

Road Trip 2018

I just got back from a three week road trip to see old friends. I drove 3723 miles in those three weeks. First stop: Farewell Bend, OR where I camped overnight. I drove by Craters of the Moon National Monument which I’ve been eyeing on the map as a destination...
Fall report

Fall report

This summer was a mix of success and failure. I did very well with tomatoes—I got three starts from a neighbor and they all produced well. I also got some tomatillos from a friend and they also did well. I also got a lot of garlic. Easy! I had heard garlic was...
Birds

Birds

Spring is finally here, and the past two weeks I’ve noticed an increase in bird calls in the mornings. Birds I’ve heard in the past few days include: Robin Red-breasted nuthatch