why i did it
I’ve been reading David Rakoff lately. How I got to doing it is a little morbid but I’m sure you’re guilty of it too: An author dies; you’re reminded that the author was someone you’d always meant to look into;… Read More »why i did it
pocket gophers
random updates
Update #1: The gopher chronicles (Original post: Cooking for Vermin) It’s been three weeks since I tried to ward off gophers by using extra-hot chili powder. People want to know if it works. The conclusion: There’s no sign of obvious… Read More »random updates
cooking for vermin
It’s been a bad year for pocket gophers. I’ve been cleaning up the garden for our annual big July 4th party, dealing with gopher damage and generally getting everything pretty-like. One large spot in the front–just about the first zone… Read More »cooking for vermin