True stories of a kid in the ‘70s I lay awake waiting for the regular weekend morning thud. Boom!, there it was, time to get up and go to work. My teen years were about to begin with the end of the 1970s around the corner, and I had a job to do. A job …
The River Flows Both Ways
Eucalyptus, Boy vs.Steel, and a Bug. A true tale of fishing as boy in the 19070's
Freight Train V the final recipe…I hope
With the new year 2013 comes the final tweak of my Freight Train V recipe. I have taken this one many directions as I have learned about brewing. Because of the use of darker malts spices I have learned about scale and proportions and how to brew with darker malts only taking advantage of the positive traits and …
Freight Train Amber Ale
A tribute beer aptly named Freight Train for its hoppy strength yet stays on the tracks through the finish. Inspired by Meyer J. Sigall, my Father-In-Law, one of our few last American Heroes whom rode the Freight Trains back and forth across the country during the depression in order to send money back home to his …
A seasoned entrepreneurs outlook 12-01-11
During this recession a common phrase is “I’m working twice as a hard for ½ the money”. Wow how commendable. Now as we “gain wisdom” through this recession …four years later… the smart ones work ½ the time for the ½ money and explore. The “American Way” is no longer about being a slave to …
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Reflections and Fly Fishing
Goodrich Creek on the 101 Ranch Summer 2011 It was just before dawn in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and it was time to take the ride into town to meet up with a fishing guide for the day trip. I have peaked an interest in Fly Fishing as the dust settles from my mid-life crisis (I’m …
Inspiring reading – Eco Barons
Eco Barons is a story that needed to be told in the way the Hume has. The book can be very inspiring to those contemplating changes in their lives and feel drawn to helping the causes. It also poses the question how, can a regular guy or gal make a difference. The information out there is paralyzing. Can a person with an unrelated career, experience or education join the force. Can those not necessarily in the position to donate money but may want to, better yet, donate themselves. Does actual work need to be done or is it primarily lobbying, legal, and financial. There are smart people out here at all stages of their lives, that if asked to join a force in which they can have a pleasant lifestyle, would consider making a change. There must be a way to build in the economic elements so that ultimately people will come. "Build it and they will come" This is the next step in pulling together the power of the people.
Opening post
I am sensing an opportunity to make a change, a dramatic change to my life style.
Whitelaw Reid 