the smell of tooth dust in the morning

One of my teeth has been bothering me to the point of making my ear ache, so it was time to go visit the dentist. I figured it was a cavity, but it turns out it was actually a cracked filling. So instead of a simple procedure, I got a crown instead. SURPRISE! It’s one of the two crowns my ...

wanted: camel handicappers

Hello, Monday. Can’t say I’m that glad to see you right now. In recent news not related to farming, Matt and I went to wish Azia goodbye last Wednesday, as it closed this weekend. We had a great time there, but the insane heat in that building… yeah, I’m glad they’re moving. I’m excited for the new spot downtown, too, ...

an urban farming update

The garden is in full swing. This is what I collected yesterday, two days since the previous harvest: The dried beans are very exciting for some reason. You let the pods stay on the plant til they dry out completely, but you don’t want them to stay on there too long lest they rehydrate in the rain or humidity. About ...

the adventures of one-eyed randy in toad holler

The weekend at Joe’s cabin was fantastic. It was kind of like camping, but not. Check out the view: Wendy, Matt, and I stopped to eat at the Y (seriously) in Garrison, at an oldtimey bar called Wit’s End. We then headed up to the cabin, where we spent most of the night playing cards and making questionable decisions til ...