Lynn- the Pole Cat memory is a good example of someone not wasting anything!! Oh my I can't begin to imagine the smell-whew wee. I guess they became immune to the stench-although I don't see how. Thank you for sharing it-I can't wait to relate it to my husband and my dad, Pap-I know they'll get a kick out of it too.

Lynn-thank you for your thoughtful comment. I agree with you-it is troublesome that most of our heritage, folklore, and way of life is forgotten and overlooked instead of being celebrated and held on too.

There does seem to be a growing interest in the areas of gardening and heritage among my generation-probably as we grow closer to middle age we realize there is true worth in the ways of old. And I believe the economic downturn may cause a rebirth of the home vegtable garden much the same way WWII did.

The digital book issue is just sad-you're right who decides what books are available? And it so narrows the scope of knowledge that it would be bound to narrow the scope of learning. I hope more people will become aware of this trend-especially our educators. Sounds like you are on the right track-and I say "keep up the good work!"