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Insurance Rates and Chainsaw Cheri

Insurance Rates and Chainsaw Cheri

I’ve never been without insurance, but insurance companies piss me off nevertheless. About a month ago, Hartford Insurance sent me their annual home and auto insurance bills. The auto stayed about the same, but the home increased from $3,600.00 to $7,728.00. I’ve had Hartford for many years, and the only claim I’ve ever made on […]

Moss party

Moss party

Marty’s photo of the day #3633: I live in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. Protected on either side by mountains, the valley is in the state’s banana belt. Having lived in the same house since 1996, I’m quite aware of how the area has been affected by climate change. It seems that every year I […]

Appreciating the Amazon Rainforest, Pt 1

Appreciating the Amazon Rainforest, Pt 1

Marty’s photo of the day #2991: The Amazon Rainforest is burning, and while the Amazon has experienced major fires before, I can’t help wondering how much right-wing politics that value greed and nearly 40 years of climate change denial have contributed to the devastation. With that in mind, all this week I’m going to feature […]