Elections and the New Urbanism.

The best thing to come about in this election, as a reflection of greater cultural trends, is the giving of space to food and living and the removal of space from the clutter of consumerism.  Though I am not a Californian I am greatly excited by the passing of Prop 2, which creates a new state statute that prohibits the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs (Ballotpedia).  Chickens are getting more room, being treated more fairly, and more humanely, which makes happy and health chickens that lay better eggs (just ask Joe Salatin).

In the New York Times today an article on “The Return of the Root Cellar” highlights one of my prospective projects for next year.  I stored some tomato sauce and salsa this year but it’s mostly run out already.  Next year I want to stash vegetables and fruit all over my basement!  Get rid of the clutter of consumerism in your garage or basement and start saving food and eating healthier!

Free Markets: It’s the Myth, Stupid!.

The myth of free markets ended with the takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Actually, it ended with their creation.

-Michael Lewitt, “Wall Street’s Next Big Problem” from The New York Times.