The ‘Grid Siphon’
A robust breed that turns their backs on running (hot) water, limitless electricity, indoor plumbing, & mechanical laundry. Not Gridless Sid.
The Other 33%
Would you Listen to a non-‘iceologist’?
Is the ice safe? A common question this time year. Memories of falling through ditch ice, as a child, come back … or hearing of
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Fast and Friendly
Small towns are different than cities in many ways, which includes how one interacts with fellow community members. People get nestled into their relatively small
Mount Maichen Ski Hill: A Tradition of Kindness
I was disturbed to see a local writer publicly disapproving of how the Mount Maichen Ski Hill is operated. Her article depicts this hill as
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Hurry Up and Relax!
If anyone deserves an equatorial break from winter, it is us, the North-of-60ers. Other than those living above treeline, we have been darker and colder
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Northern Migrants
Spring is near, with a sure indication being the en route and soon-to-depart migrants of the North. The first to arrive are the fair-weather Northerns,
Dead Planet vs. Tolerable Winters
Rhythmic drips from the roof flash by the window, something other than the raven calling in the morning, and the occasional whiff of thawed soil.
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