Farming Interrupted

Wow. I have a cousin who is a full time farmer - it's not an easy life. Few choose it these days, but what a sweet legacy it is to take care of ourselves and our neighbors this way.

America's oldest family farm for sale - CNN.com

Another Reason for Better Oversight of Financial Institutions

For those who doubt that we need banking/finance reform:

Life Insurance Firms Profit From Death Benefits : NPR

How big is the unregulated quasi-banking system operated by insurers? There are now more than a million of these accounts holding more than $28 billion at 130 life insurance companies.

Produce 40% of Earth's Oxygen (alarmed look)

The Food Chain's Weak Link: Tiny Ocean Plants Dying : NPR

Go Janice!

We're Taking Baby Steps: Getting the hang of this: "I am so excited to have this thing up and running... finally! However, considering I am not the most computer savvy person in the world, my ..."

Add Equal Parts Connection...

A TON of respect, and some faith... next thing you know it's all grown up Love: How to Know It's Real Love - Advice from Martha Beck - Oprah.com

How is Standard Pricing Good Use of Public funds?

Google gained a coveted security clearance today and hopes to serve the 2 million govt users. What I want to know is, *who* negotiated this deal?? Standard Pricing?? Since when does the government need to pay retail? Google Eyes More Government Deals For Online Apps : NPR

I Want to Play Here

This is a great organization. I heard of them thru a friend whose children competed and they loved it! Odyssey of the Mind