Monthly Archives: June 2011

Humus Hubris

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Recently, I spent much of the day on a tough job that left me sore the next day, but immensely satisfied: I dug the humus out the old compost pile. This pile has nominally aged for a year, but its … Continue reading →

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Sweeping the Beach

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

“If seven maids with seven mops Swept it for half a year. Do you suppose,” the Walrus said, “That they could get it clear?” “I doubt it,” said the Carpenter, And shed a bitter tear. —Lewis Carroll, The Walrus and … Continue reading →

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