Christmas or more accurately, the holiday season which rightly must include Thanksgiving,when we give thanks for stealing the lands we now inhabit from native Americans, whoalready had established nation states here, is a time to reflect and more importantly to realizeour gratitude for what we have. And if we can’t have what we want then …
A Christmas Conversation 2020
Paul: Was that a mouse I just saw scurrying along the wall? Gypsy: Yes, I believe it was. Paul: And you are just sitting here watching it. Gypsy: Yes, I’m busy grooming right now. Paul: I thought cats were supposed to chase mice and eat them. Gypsy: That is a Christmas mouse and it has …
Fall 2020: A Conversation with Gypsy, the Philosophical Cat
Paul: I see you have been exhausting yourself with leaf catching again! Is this just a diversion so you won’t get nervous about the upcoming election? Gypsy: I take this very seriously, and I feel a little ruffled, to say the least, that you would suggest this. Most leaves depart from the Father Sun, high …
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A Conversation with Gypsy the Philosophical Cat About the Coronavirus
Gypsy: I’m wondering what all the excitement is lately?Paul: Well, I’m sure you have heard about the coronavirus, haven’t you?Gypsy: How could I have not heard about it? You have that blasted box on all the time.Paul: You mean the radio? I’m trying to keep informed about the latest news about the virus.Gypsy: I can’t …
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Farm Report: March/April 2020
Farm Report: Spring (March/April) 2020 Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm Hello Franklin Tailgate and Mountain Valley Health Food Folks: Thanks for buying local and supporting your local growers! We thank you for making it possible for us to serve you! And to provide you with some of the best food available from locally produced, sustainably …
On Becoming Human: Us or Them
The world was turned upside down when Jane Goodall, primatologist, observed chimpanzees using and modifying tools. Chimps are one of our closest relatives including the bonobo monkey. Her discoveries made us look at what differentiates humans from other great apes. Anthropologists believe that we share a common ancestor with chimps and Bonobos that diverged some …