Curations from the Human Jungle
[Gawd ... how long have I been sounding this clarion call? And to no avail. This, in microcosm, is the story of my life. Our Arid Zona Silverbacks have it right: 1. Pave your lawn, 2. Paint it green! SB SM] The Cult Of The American Lawn Manicured grass yards are ecological dead zones. So... Continue Reading →
[Lots to agree with here. SB SM] Ian Boothby Ssedprootn1M404fag9hg5h1lr0t0h3hl31 :4 6c5c73l7 9 8mc77aP0Ma · People are still trying to attack Trump by pointing out his hypocrisy, the incompetence of his staff and the reality that the economy is tanking and his policies have no hope of actually working. These would be solid hits against any other politician, but they... Continue Reading →
The Outside Story By Laurie D. Morrissey In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living up to their name. Their awakening buds lend color to a gray landscape and signal that spring is coming. I love watching the steady progression of red... Continue Reading →
Silverback Don and Silverbelle Allison are recently back from Africa where they had a firsthand look at the Great Ape experience. Profoundly moved, SB Don admits to spending much of the time contemplating his fellow SBs back in Vermont. Silverback Don is the creative force behind "Everyone Croaks Card Company" Meanwhile, in Mexico City, Silverback... Continue Reading →
[Thanks to Silverbelle Mary Bernadette and Silverback Ross for this. They are among our North of the Border contingent. Having spent the month of March amongst our south of the Border denizens, I am happy to report our Jungle inhabitants here are strong and healthy, too. It's the Apes in-between who need help. Dual citizenship,... Continue Reading →
[APOLOGIES!! I just found out that my post for April Fools missed its schedule, meaning that, for once, it was WordPress, not me, that screwed up. Here it is ... belatedly. SB SM] April Fools!! Seriously ... did you think you'd get rid of me that easily? This first musical interlude is from SB Bill,... Continue Reading →
[I will take any excuse to re-run the short video of Rick Wright in his sugarhouse! SB SM] The Outside StoryBy Sam BlairAs steam rises from sugarhouse cupolas and early morning coffee pots, sugarmakers are working overtime to turn maple sap into golden syrup. But as it turns out, they aren’t alone: other living things... Continue Reading →
[I'm still recovering from the post-Stripah blues. Here's yet another Substack. There seems to be no end of clever, articulate voices out there, clamoring to be heard. Mine among them, of course. SB SM] The seed of Elon Khan Ultra-prolific men are not like the rest of us Ed West Mar 11, 2025 Niall of... Continue Reading →