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Veteran. Been a public servant for 40+ years.
From 1986-2016 I lived in Germany and spoke to many ex-nazis. They all warned that the problem with democracy is anyone can be a Hitler. Be warned!
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From 1986-2016 I lived in Germany and spoke to many ex-nazis. They all warned that the problem with democracy is anyone can be a Hitler. Be warned!
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I absolutely love this time of year. I'm going to a Christmas Party tonight. I may not be a religious person but I will always celebrate food. I just want us to share bounty.
I grew up very poor. Let's at least be able to share food.
I grew up very poor. Let's at least be able to share food.
November 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I absolutely love this time of year. I'm going to a Christmas Party tonight. I may not be a religious person but I will always celebrate food. I just want us to share bounty.
I grew up very poor. Let's at least be able to share food.
I grew up very poor. Let's at least be able to share food.
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To all members of the military - especially officers- this is a reason why you need to prepare for the removal of this tyrant! This is what he is doing to this country and you are compliant if you don't step up.
To all members of the military - especially officers- this is a reason why you need to prepare for the removal of this tyrant! This is what he is doing to this country and you are compliant if you don't step up.
October 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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To all members of the military - especially officers- this is a reason why you need to prepare for the removal of this tyrant! This is what he is doing to this country and you are compliant if you don't step up.
To all members of the military - especially officers- this is a reason why you need to prepare for the removal of this tyrant! This is what he is doing to this country and you are compliant if you don't step up.
List of acts of political violence in the last few years:
September 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
List of acts of political violence in the last few years:
When I lived in a townhouse apartment this was my garden.
July 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
When I lived in a townhouse apartment this was my garden.
July 1st. My garden. From here on out it will start to degrade. I'm surrounded by trees and the sun will go lower on the horizon. BTW - it's 🔥🥵.
July 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
July 1st. My garden. From here on out it will start to degrade. I'm surrounded by trees and the sun will go lower on the horizon. BTW - it's 🔥🥵.
How to use grocery store strawberries and grow your own.
1. Cut the outside of and place on paper towels. Dry in sun for 8 hours.
2. Place the paper towel on potted soil. Place a thin layer on top and water.
3. Wait a year!
1. Cut the outside of and place on paper towels. Dry in sun for 8 hours.
2. Place the paper towel on potted soil. Place a thin layer on top and water.
3. Wait a year!
June 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
How to use grocery store strawberries and grow your own.
1. Cut the outside of and place on paper towels. Dry in sun for 8 hours.
2. Place the paper towel on potted soil. Place a thin layer on top and water.
3. Wait a year!
1. Cut the outside of and place on paper towels. Dry in sun for 8 hours.
2. Place the paper towel on potted soil. Place a thin layer on top and water.
3. Wait a year!
Everything coming along well. I'm growing Beefsteak, Roma, Grape, and Better Boy tomatoes. First time growing strawberries. Beans are abundant. TBD- okra and corn. Been getting a lot of rain lately.
May 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Everything coming along well. I'm growing Beefsteak, Roma, Grape, and Better Boy tomatoes. First time growing strawberries. Beans are abundant. TBD- okra and corn. Been getting a lot of rain lately.
Tomatoes are coming along fine.
May 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Tomatoes are coming along fine.
Starting corn and okra. You should direct sow both but I have never had a problem starting them in cups.
May 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Starting corn and okra. You should direct sow both but I have never had a problem starting them in cups.
No Matter how they try- they can't make us buy their shit. If you don't need it don't buy it. I have been living like this for years.
Grow your own food if you can. You don't need a lot of space to grow a lot of food. This space feeds my family.
Grow your own food if you can. You don't need a lot of space to grow a lot of food. This space feeds my family.
April 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
No Matter how they try- they can't make us buy their shit. If you don't need it don't buy it. I have been living like this for years.
Grow your own food if you can. You don't need a lot of space to grow a lot of food. This space feeds my family.
Grow your own food if you can. You don't need a lot of space to grow a lot of food. This space feeds my family.
I know this is nothing to some but to me it's a mini miracle. I took strawberries from the grocery store and made a strawberry patch in my garden. It took 18 months but this is the first of many to come. Folks- be prepared for hard times.
April 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I know this is nothing to some but to me it's a mini miracle. I took strawberries from the grocery store and made a strawberry patch in my garden. It took 18 months but this is the first of many to come. Folks- be prepared for hard times.
Today's progress. I will save $$$ at the grocery store summer - fall. I have spent $50 this year in the garden for fertilizer. That's it!
April 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Today's progress. I will save $$$ at the grocery store summer - fall. I have spent $50 this year in the garden for fertilizer. That's it!
Way ahead of you. Also- people need to grow 'Victory' gardens. Everyone can grow there own food. It's not hard.
April 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Way ahead of you. Also- people need to grow 'Victory' gardens. Everyone can grow there own food. It's not hard.
Spring has sprung! My small garden so far. I let my Pak Choi turn to seed so the yellow flowers draw pollinators + seeds.
My citrus trees survived the winter too. Lettuce is abundant.
My citrus trees survived the winter too. Lettuce is abundant.
March 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Spring has sprung! My small garden so far. I let my Pak Choi turn to seed so the yellow flowers draw pollinators + seeds.
My citrus trees survived the winter too. Lettuce is abundant.
My citrus trees survived the winter too. Lettuce is abundant.
Spring is upon us- 2 days and counting.
March 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Spring is upon us- 2 days and counting.
It's a start. Seedlings growing. I'm letting the Pak Choi turn to seed to save them for fall.
March 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
It's a start. Seedlings growing. I'm letting the Pak Choi turn to seed to save them for fall.
Someone recently asked me what grow in the snow? Pak Choi does. I started this in November. It's end of February and it's ready. Soup and chop suey ready.
February 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Someone recently asked me what grow in the snow? Pak Choi does. I started this in November. It's end of February and it's ready. Soup and chop suey ready.
Spring cleaning. I'm getting ready for seed planting. The winter greenhouse is gone.
February 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Spring cleaning. I'm getting ready for seed planting. The winter greenhouse is gone.
Who says you can't grow citrus trees in Virginia? Not I.
February 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Who says you can't grow citrus trees in Virginia? Not I.
Spring is in the air! Started my eggplants, tomato varieties, and pepper varieties. Folks- please take my advice. Start a garden. It will help you mentally and save you if the SHTF.
February 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Spring is in the air! Started my eggplants, tomato varieties, and pepper varieties. Folks- please take my advice. Start a garden. It will help you mentally and save you if the SHTF.
So despite the recent 16 degree f. Weather we had in Virginia - these Pak Choi, green onions, and parsley made it. I will make a "Woke" stir fry or ramen soup with them.
February 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
So despite the recent 16 degree f. Weather we had in Virginia - these Pak Choi, green onions, and parsley made it. I will make a "Woke" stir fry or ramen soup with them.