18 February 2025

The recording of this week’s podcast went well, I do enjoy the path I’ve been taking and was doing some research on the founding of Oxford college something like 1,000 years ago, it gave me an overview of subjects to study. We got in contact with the place selling and delivering a greenhouse and chickenContinue reading “18 February 2025”

17 February 2025

A tornado passed by Saturday night and we were without power most of Sunday. Living closer to nature has made me stronger as nature doesn’t pull any punches. The plan for today was to visit a business looking for a greenhouse and chicken coop, instead we’ll be using today to rest after yesterday was moreContinue reading “17 February 2025”

Wrecking and Rapping ep 52

King Cooper shares personal experiences, including a recent battle with illness, and reflects on the challenges of parenting while sick. He delves into Eminem’s lyrics, exploring themes of humility and societal expectations. The conversation transitions to the podcast’s journey, celebrating its one-year anniversary and discussing future plans. King Cooper also shares biblical insights, emphasizing theContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 52”

Wrecking and Rapping ep 51

King Cooper reveals the power of words through Shakespeare’s Sonnet Number Seven, explores the impactful lyrics of Busta Rhymes, and reflects on personal experiences and historical events. The conversation also touches on philosophical inquiries, particularly the concept of the experience machine, and concludes with a reading of Psalm Six, emphasizing themes of mercy and justice.

5 February 2025

This morning the six new peach trees got planted this morning, I even did some shoveling with a baby in one hand, which is new for me. The rest of my Spring trees should be arriving today. Currently I’m short on hose, over the last year I lost a couple that had developed holes overContinue reading “5 February 2025”

4 February 2025

Last night the podcast recording went well, this morning I had to get the Queen’s car in for an oil change. The work took longer than I wanted, I had some other things done to it. The little princess was wonderful lasting over two hours without a nap, which is a lot when usually sheContinue reading “4 February 2025”

3 February 2025

Trees are starting to arrive today, I’ll have a lot of work potting and planting them. I thought my order of six peach trees was going to arrive today, it’s not which is good because I’m not ready for that yet. Over the weekend some good work was accomplished clearing out the forest and I’llContinue reading “3 February 2025”

Wrecking and Rapping ep 50

Host King Cooper dissects the intersection of literature, music, philosophy, and personal growth. The conversation begins with a reflection on Shakespeare’s sonnets, particularly focusing on themes of procreation and legacy. Cooper draws parallels between Shakespeare’s language and modern rap, emphasizing the emotional depth in both forms of expression. The discussion transitions into personal anecdotes, lifeContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 50”

31 January 2025

Got the girls to myself today, that means no extracurricular activities. The last couple of nights I’ve got some yard work done with the fading sun, mostly clearing out thorny vines. When I finished yesterday I couldn’t walk right away since my feet were rapped up with vines, a whole new path was cleared outContinue reading “31 January 2025”

30 January 2025

Spring is in the air, I can taste it. There may still be some cold days in February, but the worst of Winter should be over. In preparing for Spring I’ve ordered some trees, attempting to plant citrus trees this year. We live in the coldest grow zone citrus trees can apparently grow and IContinue reading “30 January 2025”