Curations from the Human Jungle
[The sports references may be dated, but the story and lesson are timeless. The cover photo is of a bashful SB Jon receiving his Master of Filmology degree from Professor Morris. SB SM] Hello, all, and welcome back. I hope that you are all basking in the glow of prescient picks and fortunes won. Sadly,... Continue Reading →
[Published on reasonstobecheerful.world. If this doesn't cheer you up, what would? SB SM] Three U.S. states have legalized “natural organic reduction,” in which the dead are returned to the earth to help nourish its growth. By: Michaela Haas October 29, 2021 Photo: Olson Kundig The Recompose “Greenhouse” in Kent just south of Seattle, Washington, looks like an unassuming warehouse from... Continue Reading →
Here's the Davy Crockett of my childhood, a courageous, patriotic, yet gentle man who always said, "Be sure you are right ... then go ahead." Maybe he should have said "Be sure you are white ... then go ahead." SB SM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqbe_IV8Yk This, one of the strongest images of my childhood, was created on a... Continue Reading →
[I recently shared my satisfaction with my recent purchase of a Bio Biden toilet with SB Bill (Hinesburg SBs). This sparked a related memory of a different time in a different place. SB SM] "About 30 years ago, I was burned out and needed a break from a 50–60-hour work week. I was seeing a... Continue Reading →
By Rahul Chowdhury Updated August 9th, 2021 from hulry.com When you hear the word Japan, what comes to your mind? Torii gates? Mt. Fuji? The hustle and bustle of Tokyo city? But: Apart from Torii gates, Mt. Fuji and Shinto shrines, Japan is also famous for its life-changing wisdom. While Japanese wisdom touches every area of... Continue Reading →
Best of the 'Gest We can't let Veteran's Day pass without remembering this tribute written by ex-Van Goghs Roy Nelson and Greg Morrison Ex-band mates SB Greg Morrison and Roy Nelson teamed up as a tribute to the members of the Greatest Generation who served in World War II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6arPYjnf1hQ&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0Hf3gC05md0voRgfyByNwaeuMkSz2ed48hcqZNfFy00BmUnyOsQMDU1VU
[A few days ago we told you more than you ever needed to know about the origins of marmalade. Today we learn that oranges can also be made into electricity. A tip of the hat to SB Kate (Hinesburg SBs) for sending this! SB SM] Pilot scheme will use methane from fermenting fruit to create... Continue Reading →
[I am a long time fan of Anthony Bourdain and inducted him posthumously into the Silverback Hall of Fame. The recent documentary, ROADRUNNER is now available for streaming. It has provided numerous writers and cultural observers the opportunity to revisit all things Bourdain. I will spare you my thoughts, other than to say that my... Continue Reading →
[Everyone in The Jungle has their own interpretation of what it means to retire. Silverback Ron and Silverbelle Pam are having their first try at going mobile. Their maiden voyage will take them from Muskegon, Michigan to Tucson, Arizona. Other SBs like Mike and Cyndy (Post Island SBs) are longtime veterans of the highway. SB... Continue Reading →
posted originally on OCTOBER 2, 2020 Writing advice from blogger Mike Crittenden, contradicting Monday's post from Longreads.com, featuring more than 4000 words on the nuances of Marmalade. by MIKE CRITTENDEN Write 5x more but write 5x less There are 2 things I have come to believe about writing: The average person should write 5x more... Continue Reading →