northern_monkey - I grew up on a farm where we raised apples, pears, and cherries, so we had no shortage of wood for our fireplace. The best, as I recall, was seasoned apple wood. It burns hot and cl… (View Post)

Almost all modern American homes have both 110 volt and 220 volt electricity. source: https://magazine.realtor/home-and-design/architecture-coach/article/2008/08/home-electrical-systems-4-questions-y… (View Post)

Cyclefree - I hope your daughter and husband recover quickly, and completely. (View Post)

Early in the Trump presidency, I came to this tentative conclusion about working for Trump: That it was possible, and even desirable, for honorable, competent people to work in his administration. Th… (View Post)

Whenever one of these Scottish/English brawls breaks out here, I am reminded of a song from the musical, Oklahoma!. With some obvious changes in lyrics, "The Farmer and the Cowman", would m… (View Post)