They called it a “clean” Continuing Resolution. I heard the lie day after day.But buried in the fine print of Speaker Mike Johnson’s CR was a ban on most hemp-derived products, deep cuts to SNAP benefits, and a fresh round of subsidies for megafarms.No debate. No headlines. Just a quiet, calculated maneuver to pass controversial policies under the cover of urgency.I watched one Senator admit it: he didn’t like what was in the bill, but if he didn’t vote yes, the government would stay shut down. That’s not negotiation. That’s coercion.The hemp ban alone could gut a $30 billion industry—one that includes small farmers, veterans, and entrepreneurs.This wasn’t a clean…
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Chickens!
When I was about 8 years old. We rented a house from the owners of an Antique store on the corner of Sitka street and State Avenue. I remember running behind my momma, trying to keep up with her. We walked about a mile, maybe a little less. I was a little boy you know. We walked into Kaija’s feed and walked out with a box full of baby chicks! I didn’t know what would become of those chicks at the end of the summer. Didn’t care right then. If momma told me we were going to eat them, I would have said, “Naw mom, your joshin me.” All summer,…
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Feeding Time!
“I was heading outside with my two dogs and getting ready to feed them. My daughter’s got four little ones of her own, so it’s always a busy scene when they’re all together.” “Dude’s got some real food insecurity, so we feed him outside by himself—makes mealtime a lot less stressful for everyone. Lady comes inside, and the four little dogs get their dinner served up in the kitchen. It’s a whole operation, but at least nobody’s battling over the kibble!” “‘Less stressful’ isn’t even the word for it. When we first got Dude, he actually tried to eat my foot! He’s determined—‘No, you’re not getting my food,’ he seems…
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Breaking News for Seniors – Coffee Talk
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Ebike Camper Trailer
There’s a former Boeing engineer, Paul Elkins, whose bike camper designs inspired me. He started with shelters for the homeless, later creating bug-out shelters brought to Burning Man, using low-cost materials like foam board insulation and corrugated plastic from political signs. Last winter, I built my own bicycle camper. I used rigid foam panels for insulation and finished the exterior with fiberglass and epoxy—keeping things lightweight, weatherproof, and ready for adventure. My design is practical and comfortable for all seasons, making life on the road easy and enjoyable. Building My Bicycle Camper: Rigid Foam Insulation & Fiberglass Shell Last winter, I took on a new DIY challenge: building a compact, weatherproof…
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Caitlyn Clark Talk
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…and Then There Came e-bikes
Lee Iococca… I got this completely stock a couple of years ago. It has undergone numerous changes since then. Trailmate Meteor 3 Recumbent Bicycle with Bafang 750 watt mid-drive, 1000 watt Risun Motor front wheel. 2 20 AH 52 volt batteries Sun EX3 tri-Classic Three-wheeled recumbent bicycle. 750 watt Tongshen TSDZ8 750 watt mid-drive and 48 volt 13 AH Battery. Sun Sunseeker EZ-3 USX HD with a Bafang 500 watt front wheel 48 volt 13 AH battery. My performer! I’m thinking I will take a tour this summer. I’ve been dreaming of getting away and doing something different. I have family in Texas. I would really like to see a…
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Gas Bikes – Full Dress!
It was the winter of 2017 I was living in my 29 foot travel trailer in a park next to the quick-stop I was working at, with my daughter. I feel myself getting over the “work’ thing in life. 40 years of hard labor gets to you and 6 hours is about as long as I was willing to give in a day. Wet dreary days and I spent most of my time inside. So, I got bored and started putting a bike together. I started collecting parts, starting with a new engine kit that came out with electric start and an automatic clutch. I bought 2.35″ wheels from Sturmy…
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Solar On Your Roof
Installing a solar power system involves several key components and parts that work together to generate, convert, store, and manage electricity from solar energy. Here’s a comprehensive list: Solar Panels Inverters Battery Storage (optional) Electrical Components Wiring and Connectors Monitoring and Control Additional Components Installation and Safety Equipment Permitting and Documentation Optional Enhancements Summary Though this is list is labeled as comprehensive. It is incomplete . Each part and component is essential for the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of a solar power system. Depending on specific needs and configurations, additional components may be required.
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Gas Bicycles – Toys for Boys
My first gas bicycle! I bought the kit from some website for $129.00 I think. Ebay.com I think it was. I had planned to put it on my genesis 29er. The spoke count was wrong and it wouldn’t fit the pinapple spoke adapter. I wouldn’t take no for an answer. I went to Walmart and got this beauty for $99.00. It took me a little time, maybe 1 or 2 days. I was riding it to work daily. Riding around the gas station in Cosmopolis and down by the boat launch for a photo op. For more stories about gas bikes, bikes, and just bikes. Stay tuned.
