Lose a Gun, Gain a Holster
The gears of justice turn slowly, but they do turn. Five years after it was stolen, the Sheriff returns a gun to me.
Third Time’s the Charm
We get a third solar power quote, and this one has some nice features. There are a few open issues, but it could be a winner!
Internet Problems in the Middle of Nowhere
Electronic devices seem to fail more than the old mechanicals ones they replaced. Adding internet connectivity can increase problems.
It’s Ugly Out There, but What Looms on the Horizon Could...
There's a storm on the horizon—the economy, crime, layoffs, open borders, war—and it looks like its bearing down on us.
Electric Utilities Can’t Keep up with Surging Demand
So many data centers are being built or are in the planning stages that we could see a surge in electrical demand beyond what the utilities can produce.
Signs of an Early Spring
Suddenly, spring was here. The bees were flying, the robins were hunting worms, and the bats were catching insects. The homestead is getting busy again.
Gold Hits New Record High
Gold hit a record high today, Bitcoin came close, and silver was up too. What's going on with these markets?
Two Years in and the War in Ukraine is Escalating
Have you noticed that the war is Ukraine is getting more attention, and not for good reasons? Things may be getting worse.
Back to Square One; We Get a Second Solar Quote
Not 100 percent pleased with the first quote we got for a whole-house solar system, we talked to a second vendor and got another quote.
Some Regional Banks See Shaky Financial Future
Just as last year's bank failures fade from memory, problems at some other banks raise fears of a new round of bank failures.
