The Well Run Dry

Over the last year or so, I've been discussing the narcissism of First World culture, and especially of Anglo-American culture.  I'v...

Earth construction has recently attracted great interest as post-Peak building method for the First World. (By post-Peak methods, I mean...

In the First World, there is a body of knowledge, practices, and wisdom for living in modern society as it has existed for the last severa...

Over the last year I've picked up enough reading material to choke a horse. I guess my New Year's resolution will be to schedule ...

Several months ago, I wrote a series of posts discussing small-scale manufacturing as part of a strategy of adaptation to economic collaps...

I regret to inform you of the passing of a uniquely Portland business with a uniquely Portland flavor. No, it isn't one of our unique...

The issues now being faced by the members of our modern society are so serious that a proper discussion of these issues must include a healt...

I had originally intended to discuss sources of practical knowledge in small-scale manufacturing at a later time. This week, however, I...

The global, “official” economy of our modern society is breaking apart. The signs seem to indicate that the breakup is rapidly accelerati...