Patrick Heizer @PatrickHeizer
Biomedical engineer, permaculture farmer, Camus scholar, Maryland supremacy, husband, and father. thecounterpoint.substack.com Frederick, MD Joined December 2009-
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On one hand, I think it's bad to live above your means. On the other hand, it's people like these that are why America has the strongest and most resilient consumer marketplace in the world.
On one hand, I think it's bad to live above your means. On the other hand, it's people like these that are why America has the strongest and most resilient consumer marketplace in the world.
No screen time, books galore, exposure to enrichment activities: I can't imagine raising my children any other way.
If you don't think American agriculture needs a reckoning, this is how a Brazilian agriculture consultant is publicly posting about us.
You might assume these numbers are "far away." Yet it's likely that I will have grandchildren still alive in 2150.
You might assume these numbers are "far away." Yet it's likely that I will have grandchildren still alive in 2150.
Standing offer to all mutuals: I will help you name your baby for free.
Standing offer to all mutuals: I will help you name your baby for free.
Every time my older daughter goes to the grocery store with me, I let her pick out one food item of her choice. Today's selection: baked beans.
I've lived in half of the major cities in the United States.
I've lived in half of the major cities in the United States.
One of the core problems of the modern agricultural system: Because governments are heavily incentivized for citizens to have a steady and cheap food supply, nearly all the "profit" in agriculture gets pushed into land appreciation and subsidies, not food production.
One of the core problems of the modern agricultural system: Because governments are heavily incentivized for citizens to have a steady and cheap food supply, nearly all the "profit" in agriculture gets pushed into land appreciation and subsidies, not food production.
I noticed some caterpillars while working in the fields this morning.

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