brilliant article Asher.....

this article is a good example of why I just got off my lazy ass and became a monthly donor and why I am a subscriber to their monthly newsletter...than's the Post Carbon Institute.

An Even Bigger Spill Looming?
Posted May 25, 2010 by Asher Miller

While the nation's eyes are turned towards the oil tipped waves and tar balls washing up on the shores of the Gulf Coast, an altogether different energy disaster looms in California—one that might be even more damaging for the environment and our economy in the long run.

For decades now California has led the country in environmental protection, passing legislation that's often set the benchmark for national policy. But this, like all tides, can flow in two directions. A pair of ballot measures—Props 16 & The California Jobs Initiative—could set California back immeasurably and by extension the entire country, at a time when we can least afford it.

full post

update: Public anger at PG&E helped sink Prop 16

the winner

yes i agree with Randi, she is the winner and i didn't even watch so thanks for clueing me in....

end barbaric extraction

go tell that to the Indians......

love this.....

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in the garden today with the "last cup of Joe"

it is so great to have Joe on the radio talking to people who live right here!!! and thanks for your excellent advise regarding the pope's recent unholy advice to the masses....

today in the garden

today starts with the beautiful and fragrant!!! Smilacina racemosa and the Rhody "Blue Peter" the on to the azalea my neighbor and I call "the mother's day azalea" the Photinia (not a hedge here) is getting ready to put on a beautiful display.

today in the garden