The group blog that I created for members of my community is moving right along. Hurray! Who knew that people had so much to share, and such a willingness to do so, asking nothing in return? I might have to add some local community groups quickly, because there are more givers than takers, so far. No one should go hungry or worry about how they’re going to put food on the table, when there’s this much wonderful, fresh food to go around. Making a change in society always starts small and local.

A few weeks ago, a church around the corner from my home was giving away bags of food, to people, whom I imagine, had lost their jobs or were having a difficult time making ends meet. I saw a lot of cans leaving the building, which is all fine and good, but people need fresh produce more than anything.

How great would it be if we could have a group “farmers market” for those families who are collecting their groceries next time at the church? We could place food stands on the premises, so that people could shop like they would at a traditional farmers market. Ah, man…..I’m just dreaming this up as I write, but this is the idea to pursue next. Nice thing is that it takes nothing more than a blog post to the group and a phone call to a church to make this happen.

Okay, I’m now plotting and planning. Gotta go.

Remi

I’m sure that there are many people reading this who would vehemently disagree, but I’ve researched chicken coops for weeks, and have seen everything from kits and homemade coops, to professionally constructed ones; and nothing really compares to these. They’re reasonable priced, constructed from recycled wood, and aesthetically pleasing for those of us who raise chickens in our backyards - not in open, rural areas. You can purchase the cute cottage-style hen houses in two sizes, and the large, metal enclosed one with the built-in run. The hen houses have both long and A-frame runs that you can purchase for an additional cost.

Just thought I’d share. Let me know if you like them, too.