Simple Life Prattle

The Camel, the Straw, and You

Allan Douglas — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:44 +0000

First a few updates: I have another guest post on Midway Simplicity: Simplifying Relationships is Golden. It’s a short piece, please give it a read. Also, my article On Becoming a Writer was accepted by Writinghood. You’ve heard the saying … Continue reading →

Originally posted as The Camel, the Straw, and You by Allan Douglas

Bug Wash: Insecticidal Soap Spray You Can Make.

Allan Douglas — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:47 +0000

A warmer than normal winter and spring has created quite a problem with insects this year because we didn’t get the hard freeze that usually kills off a good portion of over-wintering insects. Not only are the bugs a problem … Continue reading →

Originally posted as Bug Wash: Insecticidal Soap Spray You Can Make. by Allan Douglas

Don’t Believe Every (E-Mail) You Read

Allan Douglas — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:38 +0000

It kind of amazes me how many people will accept anything and everything they receive in their e-mail as established truth. It happens all the time; they get an e-mail that has a particularly poignant or inspiring message and is … Continue reading →

Originally posted as Don’t Believe Every (E-Mail) You Read by Allan Douglas

Gardening Updates – April

Allan Douglas — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:47:26 +0000

For my friend Melinda, and any other vicarious gardeners out there, here is a list of the recent gardening articles I’ve posted. As I noted in an earlier post all of these are going to my column at the Grit … Continue reading →

Originally posted as Gardening Updates – April by Allan Douglas

Is Honesty Obsolete?

Allan Douglas — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:36 +0000

Recently I went to Tractor Supply and bought a roll of 24” high chicken wire – excuse me; Poultry Mesh, for some fence boxes I’m making for my garden. They carry the mesh in 50 foot rolls for $18 and … Continue reading →

Originally posted as Is Honesty Obsolete? by Allan Douglas