James Howard Kunstler is my favorite curmudgeon. When I discovered him, I was elated to find a kindred spirit in terms of how I view the modern world. His writing, for better or worse, plays right into my deepest suspicions that the human species is headed for unprecedented peril in the coming years. He also [...]
Archive for November 14th, 2007
A House Built By Hand
Posted in Environment, Society & Culture, tagged architecture, James Howard Kunstler, McMansion, stone house, suburban sprawl on 14 November, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Is it fall yet?
Posted in Environment, tagged autumn, climate change, fall, leaves, midwest, weather on 14 November, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Autumn seems to be a favorite season for many people (myself included), especially in the Midwest. After enduring mind-boggling heat and humidity levels on a par with the Deep South, we finally get some relief. The air feels crisp, fresh and alive. Fall is filled with new smells – out with the fetid garbage languishing [...]