Author: CSBaker
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The Ludlow Masacre
This is the Ludlow monument. Jimmy and I took a scooter ride to blow the carbon out, and we always stop here to have a toke and to give our respect. In 1913 Miners went on strike after accident after accident…terrible working conditions, forced “script pay” (money that can only…
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Shifting sands of idealism.
How have your political views changed over time? In my youth and naivety, I believed that all Americans had a voice, and all we had to do was unite under the democratic art of voting. To bring balance and fairness to all parties involved. Now, pushing 46 years old, I’ve…
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Deep winter bedding
Deep compost bedding for chickens is so far one of the most efficient ways to keep a flock warm and comfortable over cold winters. For the sake of ease I will refer to “deep compost bedding” as DCB. We started DCB in our coop several winters ago after having a…
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Wintering Bees
Wintering bees is always a challenge, but isn’t rocket science! Bees are originally from warm climates but have adapted to live even in the coldest of places, like Southern Colorado! Most large bee keeping operations have shipped their buzzing friends off to warmer lands where the Queens of each colony…