Random stuff

I've been pondering backyard chickens:  http://www.backyardchickens.com/

Urban farming: http://www.growingpower.org/

Aquaponics: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/18/garden/18aqua.html?ref=garden

Meanwhile I'm waiting for my rosemary seeds (for the window box herb garden that will just have to do for now) to germinate.

In other news, I visited Dad on monday and got a tour of his condo/renovation project.  It looks super even if I think he needs a higher level of care, but anything is better than the house he's in now.   Conversations with Dad's partner in this venture, TS, reveal that TH hasn't been to visit since just after Dad's last hospital/rehab stay, when the drinking started again.  Sounds like TH reached the end of his rope.  Can't say as I blame him.