I wonder why the word “nature” is used to describe such radically different things. One definition includes all the trees, rocks, grass, water, animals, sands… those places and things which are least touched by mankind. But another definition is used to describe the inner behavior of...

I didn’t get much work done today – I had an appointment in Iowa City that took far too long. It did, however, give me time to think. Now that I have a better grasp on what the SLC really it, what role it should be playing in the community, its history with all the successes and...

Hello Board, 1) It’s hot out here…. really hot. The Barn has no A/C, and the moderate breezes don’t do much. I’m thinking that everyone might be better served if I change my working hours to early morning and early evening – before it gets too hot, and after it...

It is a hot and sweaty day today, so naturally I decided it was high time I started putting in the path to the Eco-Nest. I brought my gas-powered weed-whacker from home to help get through the growth. Today’s focus, for the most part, has been the Eco-Nest. Lin has been finishing the...

Hello Board, Nicks’ presentation last night was great! The crowd was decent – we could have had a better turnout, but everyone who came was touched and inspired. I’ll try to get a better write-up on my blog. The big news is that we now have a cat! Martha brought her over the...