Monthly Archives: June 2012

Thoughts from Innisfree on the Stillwater: Employing America by feed it

Posted on 21 June 2012 by dlhitzeman

Monty Python ruined things for all of us. How so? Because if you mention a career in growing food, this is what most Americans think: And most of the time, that’s where the conversation ends, even if one has more … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Innisfree on the Stillwater: Some thoughts on bureaucrats, school lunches, and the lies we tell ourselves

Posted on 20 June 2012 by dlhitzeman

Bureaucrats tend to obfuscate the truth with words, and far too often, people fall for the resulting lie. Take school lunches as an example. As recently evidenced by the whole debacle over the NeverSeconds weblog, bureaucrats will continue to insist … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Innisfree on the Stillwater: An update on the NeverSeconds weblog debacle

Posted on 15 June 2012 by dlhitzeman

In a predictably rapid capitulation, the Argyll and Bute Council reversed their decision to censor Martha Payne of the NeverSeconds weblog. In addition, her fundraising effort raised £19,000 in about 24 hours in support of the charity Mary’s Meals. This is an incredible … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Innisfree on the Stillwater: Government silences a 9-year-old girl over bad press for telling the truth

Posted on 14 June 2012 by dlhitzeman

This article about the local government of Argyll and Bute, Scotland silencing Martha Payne of the NeverSeconds  school lunch blog is exactly why I am so adamant in my opposition of governments involving themselves in food. What possible rationale can a government have for censoring … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Philosophy: Short Circuit to Life

Posted on 9 June 2012 by dlhitzeman

"Why" from Piled Higher & Deeper by Jorge Cham (http://www.phdcomics.com/)
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