Eric Scheske

Kontent from the Kindle Although I support the mini-ag movements (see yesterday's post) and consider myself a part of them, I can't help but be reminded of those hippies who chose to eschew the complexity of modern life and opted instead for the simplicity of

The "mini-agricultural" movements that are popping up in this country interest me. Whether it's the Back to Eden gardening method, hobby farms, sustainable landscaping, or just nerds like me with a big container garden (60+ self-watering containers, plus a handful of traditional containers), it&

Minas Tirith from matchsticks [http://i.imgur.com/ehGVWEk.jpg]. Pretty cool, but I wonder what it feels like to have that much disposable time?

I like to think that, by embracing libertarianism, I broke away from the "liberal-conservative" dichotomy, and instead have embraced the principle of subsidiarity, local versus federal government, and Catholic mentality. But then I see something like this, and my loathing of liberals bubbles to the surface again:

Miscellaneous Whew. Spring is back in full swing. Baseball game last night, baseball game this morning, soccer, gardening, kids now home from college, prom this evening. And, of course, cruddy weather than makes things a bit less pleasant and a bit more difficult (I've been shivering so badly

The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia has launched a website that will accept complaints against the government and send them directly to the king. You can even submit a second complaint if you want – using your remaining hand.

We've got a huge drought here in California. It's so dry and windy here in L.A. that firefighters are already hosing down David Hasselhoff's chest hair.

BYCU Is it me, or does the science of drinking keep "upping" the healthy consumption levels? At first, we were told a glass of red wine after work could help the heart. Then we were told it would help the heart. Then we were told a couple of

Another great list, with narrative, that I found at Lew Rockwell [http://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/04/no_author/10-con-men-and-their-masterful-forgeries/] : 10 Con Men And Their Masterful Forgeries [http://listverse.com/2014/04/24/10-con-men-and-their-masterful-forgeries/]. Perhaps my favorite: >

Someone who doesn't want to associate with black people owning an NBA franchise is like a vegan buying a steakhouse.