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Did you see Friday’s partial solar eclipse? Due to stormy weather here in the Seattle area, we thought we were only going to be able to watch it online until… the clouds briefly parted. A window opened in the roiling sky so that we were able to see what appeared to be a bottomless black […]
Read More FrankensunThe Sarvey Wildlife Center in Arlington, Washington desperately needs new roofs on some of their buildings. Their September newsletter said: RAISE THE ROOF Raftors for Raptors (or Raccoons, Rabbits, Rock Doves, Robins…. Take your pick) Many of you already generously give monthly or annually to help with the medical or supportive needs of our patients. […]
Read More Raise the Roof!On September 9th, Dr. Oz featured the truth about “flushable” wipes on his program. Dr. Oz – Wipes Part 1 Dr. Oz – Wipes Part 2 Some of you will recall my post on this topic from last year, Those Wascally Wipes, in which I discussed how most wipes don’t break apart like toilet paper does. […]
Read More The Truth About WipesFrom the City of Kirkland, Washington’s Environmental Services Blog. John MacGillivray is the Solid Waste Programs Lead in the Public Works Department. He is not a known relation of the venerated Jacobite Donald MacGillivray, subject of a rousing Scottish folk song often featured by the Wicked Tinkers. (Here’s to recycling and Johnny MacGillivray!) *** Is Recycling a Political […]
Read More Is Recycling a Political Statement?Yesterday, August 8th, was the 44th anniversary of the Penn Cove Capture. In this sickening, inhumane event, a large group of wild orcas was chased into a cove near Whidbey Island, Washington with speedboats and explosives. Seven were taken into captivity and five died during the roundup, including a mother trying to rescue her calf. No […]
Read More Slave to EntertainmentThe City of Pateros, Washington is burning. This picturesque town of about 650 people in north central Washington where the Methow and Columbia Rivers meet is beloved by many. We go there to relax, to enjoy the outdoors, and to enjoy the scenery. An out of control wildfire, one of scores burning in the state […]
Read More Pateros in FlamesSkepticblog » Oso tragic, Oso foolish. I’ve debated whether to reblog this post since I first read it about a month ago. Some of the author’s comments will not sit well with those affected by the Oso mudslide and it is important to note that some people who lived here had no idea of the […]
Read More Skepticblog » Oso tragic, Oso foolish*Please note: Fruitful Farm does not open until May 9th, 2014 at 9:30 A.M. The Restaurant at Rhodes River Ranch is open. *** Oso businesses suffer as customers stop coming around KOMO just published this great article on how the mudslide is affecting businesses in the Oso area. In a sick twist of irony, […]
Read More Shop Fruitful Farm!Right now Obama is speaking at the Oso Fire Department a few miles from the horrific mudslide that happened one month ago. Throughout his speech, he has kept referring to… Ahso. Darrington, Arlington, and Ahso. Oso is the Spanish word for bear and I’ve never heard it pronounced any other way than Oh-soh. So I’d […]
Read More Ahso?About midnight Pacific time tomorrow night (April 14th/15th, 2014), a total lunar eclipse will occur. As the moon is engulfed in Earth’s shadow, it will become a mesmerizing shade of molten crimson, hence the name blood moon. As an added bonus, the Red Planet, Mars, will be loitering nearby in dazzling brightness as April 14th marks the […]
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