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Framed chicken coop

The Walls are Up as Chicken Coop Framing Continues

More sunny weather allowed us to make substantial progress on our chicken coop yesterday. We expect to pick up with roofing late next week.
Framing of the 12'x4' rear wall is complete.

Warm Weather Allows us to Make Excellent Progress on our Chicken...

Back to the grind stone--or should I say nail gun? Warm, dry weather allowed me to get back into the field and work on framing the chicken coop.
Female wearing a blue cloth mask. Image by Christo Anestev from Pixabay

COVID-19 Continues to Spread in Europe, Latin America and Michigan

While COVID-19 cases remained relatively steady in the U.S. this past week, Europe and Latin America continue to struggle with the virus.
Two people in face masks. Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

To Mask or Not to Mask, that is the Question

I can't count how many times I walk up to a store and see the mask sign, forcing me back to my car to get my mask. We're seeing those signs come down.
The cover of World Made by Hand by James Howard Kunstler

Book Review “World Made by Hand” by James Howard Kunstler

Sometimes you pick up a book and its difficult to put down again. This book definitely roped me in and grabbed my attention. A great read!
Dump trucks cross a bridge over the Mississippi River. Image by Mistyck Moon from Pixabay.

Bridges, new Bridges, Get Your Fresh Infrastructure Here

A trillion here, a trillion there; pretty soon you're talking about some real money. Money we don't have, but don't worry, you'll eventually pay for it.
A busy NYC intersection before COVID-19 set in.

As the Shutdowns Draw to a Close, Traffic and Crime Rises

Shutting down the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19 had plenty of unintended consequences, from the economic to mental health. Reopening may have consequences, too.