State of Jefferson: White with Winter
Well, December has been a wondrous month in the heart of Jefferson. We've had a round or two of fresh snow, which hopefully means a winter full of strong weather. Like so many places, we've had our share of drought, but looking up at Mount Shasta, robed in white, it's...
Christmas Trees, Scrooges, and Lemonade
It's been hard to write this Fall. Don't know why, exactly, but perhaps because it's been crowded with tons of emotions.....several major losses and challenges. But now, as Christmas is almost here, it's hard NOT to feel the joy of the Season. It's time to make...
Yes, Eating Beef IS Healthy…..Get the Facts!
Yes, yes, yes.....the NEWS is GOOD! Beef IS healthy! Check out the FACTS....Even hamburger can be a good dietary choice....just watch out for the side dishes. If you select 95% lean ground beef, a 3-oz. serving has only 139 calories and 2.4 grams of saturated fat and...
Want to feel younger? Feel happier? Some healthy tips….some tips on finding life easier to bear….
> HOW TO STAY YOUNG 1. Try everything twice. On a tombstone was this epitaph: Tried everything twice...loved it both times! 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches) 3. Keep learning: Learn more...
Sustainability in Agriculture…..some facts about cattle and farming
Sustainability Fun FactsIn the United States, 98 percent of farms are family farms.Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture decreased 4.2 percent from 2001 to2006. From 1990 to 2005, overall methane emissions decreased 11.5 percent.Most large feedlot owners have a...
Cattle and the Environment: A Source of Energy?
As the world's demand for alternative energy sources increase, there is potential "right under our noses!" Yes, from the world of animals and from their excrement.....Manure, which produces methane, can potentially become a great resource.Cattle, which have been...
Testimonials
A wonderful insight into one of my favorite places in the world. The author traces the natural and cultural history of the region from it's ancient geologic past to the park as we know it today. It brought back a lot of powerful memories from my time there.
