A short spell of springlike weather allowed an excursion to evaluate another possible new homestead property. The owner asked that no photos of it be included in my post about it, wanting to maintain all control over its online advertising. Totally understandable. While it's a fantastic location for off-gid solar power generation, it's not an ideal parcel for me, though, being situated in the Transpecos where no good groundwater source exists. And I do prefer a parcel with lo

In reporting my losses in the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, FEMA is treating me as though I am a damned liar intent on fraudulently claiming loss of raw creative artworks assets as a portion of my compensation offering. This is part of PROOF #1 that I am not lying and that loss of these raw assets will negatively impact my ability to earn future income. This test video was retrieved from temporary storage where it was saved in September 2017. I showed it to a client sometim

With the compost bin full, it's time to begin work preparing for the next growing season. It's been a dry winter so far, so the wood under Hugel bed #1 isn't at all wet. Rain is forecast next week but not enough. The first starter trays are ready for seeding with lettuce, spinach and celery. The first layer of compost has been spread in the raised bed for tomatoes. The garlic beds are sprouting on their own, as usual. And Sky just wants to play frisbee keepaway.