Halloween decorations are still up when we celebrate our second favorite fall holiday – Election Day. Alex and I value voting and have taken Lil to the polls with us since she was a tiny babe. We always try to explain the issues to Lil. Defining the differences between politicians is difficult for her to comprehend but issues are usually more understandable. Here’s how the discussion on Issue 2, the proposed repeal of an Ohio [...]

A few things that might interest readers: PBS stations are showing a program based on the book The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan.  I highly recommend reading Botany of Desire and am excited to watch the show.  Watch a preview here. Columbus residents can view Botany of Desire on Wednesday October 28 at 8 pm. Wayward Seed farms is offering a Thanksgiving CSA.  Their Thanksgiving box includes the [...]

The voters of the state of Ohio will consider Ohio Issue Two, an agricultural constitutional amendment, this November 3, 2009.  The full text of the amendment is available from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.  I encourage you to read it if you are an Ohio voter.  The ballot language is shortened and less detailed. Several readers and friends have asked my opinion on the issue.  I addressed it with some of the small farmers [...]