Most folks are not paying attention to what is going on around them… Watch these.. pay attention:

So, private collective gardening is BAD:

But, Gov’t collective farming is GOOD:

But really.. it’s ok.. it’s not that bad..

Unless you are a fisherman:

Or maybe the wildlife:

So, One of the few places in America that you could survive well in an economic collapse is now stripped of it;s abundance of food. Private lots of land kindly sharing to feed folks are being harassed, but gov’t plots with GMO seedlings from Monsanto via the Universities are just right for you.

But hey… as long as they take care of you… right?

(working faster than ever to break away…)

I really try to stay calm so that I am perceived by others as a reasonable and rational human; especially in an era when woman’s abilities at intuitional reasoning are considered suspect, ( little do you reason addicts know that is is the reading of a situation or “intuition” that probably kept your neanderthal ancestors alive to breed and eventually create you..). So I have been hearing a lot about something called the Gaia Hypothesis again and I thought I would refresh my brain cells with the Wiki version and learn about the  political arm of this theory. WOW! All I can say is… what the hell is wrong with these people????

SO! To quell said anger and save my already tattered carpet from wearing to the nub form frantic pacing and save my spouse from listening to me rant like a fool, I purpose to you, good reader, the following…..

Real Pagans Hate the Gaia Hypothesis!! ( hence..the title of the blog…)

And why do I say this?

I will point out 3 MAJOR issues with this theory in  a moment. But, first, I have to give you the biggest reason why we hate it.. IT MAKES US LOOK BAD! I am so sick of book worm scientists that take the names of my gods and goddesses and a little of the lore and combine them with some theory and then we Pagans get looked at like cat coughed up. How would the Christians feel if this guy called it the “Archangel Micheal Hypothesis” or the ” Jesus Hypothesis” and then tacked on the fact that Jesus really didn’t want the human on the planet and they were equivalent to a cockroach or a virus??? I find it HIGHLY improbably that one of the pantheon sees us as either, considering we have learned from working with our gods and goddesses that we are created in the image of these and given higher enlightenment to be companions and “middle men” for the care of the earth. The Pagan Human sees their role, in part, as a steward; infused with both ethereal and carnal qualities so that we can relate to our deities and perform earthly work for them that is out of their reach by their higher vibrations or ethereal energies.

This includes the work of Gaea or as you know her today Gaia.

Yes, we do see the earth as a goddess figure. Or, more accurately, containing a goddess figure. In as such, we do not beleive that we can destroy her nature our selves. She will always cleanse and repair herself without concern for us, if we become to much of a menace. You may say that sounds a bit like the virus argument the GH give. Well, let’s look at the GH and rationalize it as a Pagan and then we will see…

Now, to be fair, James Lovelock has got a few things right. The earth is an interconnected “being”  that works continuously to stay at a certain level of homeostasis. Example: The sun has been allowed to show more and different types of energy rays through the ozone than in previous history. One defense the planet takes is allowing for the overgrowth of green algae, ( as mentioned in the Wiki article a bit.), that algae protects the soils and water of the body of water this happens in. Yes, it does kill off some of the water life; but the earth’s repair system is unforgiving, it has no thoughts about it. It is not thinking about this. It is “programmed” to cleanse and protect it self.

Now, from what I read of the GH, Lovelock believes that the earth a single interconnected organism. Like a human body, and this includes the creatures on it. Lovelock also believes that the Homeostasis is specifically for the hospitality of nature and that WE humans are the only creature throwing it off. This is where I get confused by his argument as he does seem to go back and forth a bit.

So, I will state the first issue, as I see it:

1. James Lovelock sees the earth as a single organism with everything on the planet as an interlocking piece in the organism’s puzzle and that the organism will self regulate to consistently maintain a perfect, hospitable environment for the creatures living on it.

Pagans DO NOT beleive that the planet is a single organism self regulating for the benefit of the creatures on it. It is a complex organism that the gods and goddesses were able to place the animals and the humans to live and work with the gods and goddesses. Some beleive the earth was created by them as well and others believe the earth created itself and offered itself up as a place for the creatures to live.  The creatures are separate entities from the earth and must learn to be connected to her by following and working with her cleansing and healing events, ( tornados, winter, hurricanes, wildfires, etc.) These are not man’s fault and, while they may be accelerated by some of our more stupid actions, are not going to destroy the planet, just the creatures on it.

2. James Lovelock believes that  Gaia is so fragile and we, the human,   need to “self regulate” because we have grown out of control, used up all the earth’s resources and kill her off. He employed the help of a mathematician and they created the Daisy World model using math to justify this.

Pagans, as a spirituality group, work hard to be in tune with nature and watch with awe how the earth works through the seasons and it’s cycles completely oblivious to our presence. She causes earthquakes and avalanches and storms and tsunamis all without our help. She self regulates just fine. Mathematical models cannot take into account the spontaneous actions the planet takes. Yes, She has patterns that can be followed. But, like a sudden itch, or stretch, She may decide to “get up for a glass of water” In January and it is 60 degrees in North Minnesota for three days. If Lovelock is going to equate her to the human than he needs to remember that the human is fickle. This is how the Pagan sees Gaea. She is her own self and we are allowed to use her resources as long as we are careful. Not because we can destroy Her, but because she will stop stocking her fridge with our brand of beer if we mooch too much!!!

So, Lovelock’s BS about us self regulating for the sake of Gaea is a load of shit. If she is so weak then how come I can look back on many disasters in the past year and confidently say Gaea: 5 million…Human:0 !!! Let me repeat… the earth don’t care about YOU if YOU don’t pay attention to what has been provided. That’s all their is, folks and we will be wiped off the planet by the planet if it is sick of providing for us.

Still sound like I am agreeing with the virus theory??? I let that for last because it is THIS SIMPLE….

3. Lovelock says we are a virus.

A virus does not think, invent, ponder existence and happenstance. It does not ponder whether or not the earth can sustain us. It does not care for it’s young and celebrate the turning of the seasons or the birth of a Savior god. It does not fight both create and fight evil in the same distinct race. It does not wish to live to see it’s grandchildren graduate high school. It does not tear up at a sunset. It does not appreciate it’s “host”.

We Pagans appreciate our “hostess”. We clean up garbage, plant gardens,leave untamed areas for wildlife. We would never condone the wholesale slaughter of humans or any creature. And I can bet, that if Lovelock was asked to prove his position by gakking himself first, he would never do it. Remember, it always sounds good as long as you don’t have to make the sacrifice!!!!

Since it’s mommy’s day, I figure we should be looking for good stuff in the week:

Ingredient in Dark Chocolate Could Guard

Against Stroke

Flavanol triggers protective pathways that shield nerve cells in the brain, study finds

“Cougar effect” boosts lingerie sales:

Meow???

And...

Liquor tax rise fails to win support

All in all .. it’s been a gooooooood week!!!!!

Anyway.. The Lazy Prepper!!! I call myself that because I am always looking for a short cut!!! I am not really lazy, just very busy and the main organizer and muscle of the SHTF preps in our household and I have to think about 7 kids, their families and my disabled spouse. I don’t think I should have to do all the prepping for my grown kids but I would like to have a bit of helper goods on hand for them as they are busy enough too. I am at home now so I can do a few things that their schedule just will not allow..

As for my spouse, we need to consider medical equipment and dietary needs. He has amazing upper body strength, but we need to design a wheelchair that will go through a bug out situation well.

So, My first experiments have been Honey Wheat Bread and packing up bug out food boxes.

With the bread I wanted something quick, freezes well and the family will eat. I figure honey will be easier to get to than sugar.

The first one I found in a Mother Earth New’s was a none kneading one and I thought that was the bomb cause it saves time. It tasted good but was like batter bread, didn’t rise well and crumbed easy. I tried changing up the flour ratio; adding a bit of white, etc. Not a great bread.

So, I found another recipe that uses a bit less oil and only has to be kneaded very lightly and it is a much better consistency. Still not as bready as I would like so I am going to increase the yeast a bit. In the coming weeks I am hoping to learn how to make a sour bread starter with honey, as yeast will be non-existent at some point.

My other experiment has been the use of  packaged gravy mix. I have found one that is cheap and tastes good and makes a decent amount per pkg.

South Eastern Mills has all kinds of products in very good packaging. I have not gotten to try their other mixes yet, but I have 50 or 60 gravy pkgs in the pantry. These are great!  I pay any where from 79 cents to $1.29 for a pkg, but usually 1.00$ a pkg at my local grocery. They really stick to the ribs and can be used to stretch anything from a couple of slices of stale bread to a bag of assorted veggies.

I usually make my own gravies when I can, but if I am not feeling good or am in a pinch they have been great. The gravies use 3 cups water for 3.5 cups of finished gravy that is thick and very good. I tired the “cheapo” McCormick style packs and found the mix to be thin, over salty and caked in the envelope. I pay about the same or more and only get 1 cup gravy. SE Mills packages are “Mylar style” slick and I soaked one over night in a bowl of water and the mix inside was fine.

So, there is the results of my first two experiments.. keep checking back!!!

Thank You…

All I can say is Oh my God!!!! This movie portrays all Mexicans as vile mass murders that will stop at nothing to kill white men women and children. That they are willing to impersonate priests and nuns, cut up people, and that all whites are blue eyed devils with money and corruption…I hope that any Hispanic readers will speak out against the violence and the portrayal of their ethnicity as animals.

I digress, ( I do that alot.. I really am not ADD..jeez Adult ADD.. that’s BS! I felt fine about myself until those friggin’ commercials came out.. ” do you think to much about too many things??” Why yes I do.. I thought it was because I have a respectable IQ….or Anxiety Disorder…” Are you laying awake at night worried about EVERYTHING??” YES! Because the Media keeps telling me I have 60 different mental conditions and there must be something WRONG with me. ), I laid awake, thinking it left the stove on or forgot the dog outside.I kept hearing a ripping sound in the back of my mind….

I got up, looked around and all was fine.

So I got up this morning…and I saw this video:

And then I remembered these videos:

Then I realized that ripping sound I was hearing was my  US Constitution..and hemp paper is not that easy to rip…

Here are some vids about it:

Crazy stuff.. Did the fed pour money into the Dow to prop it up???

I am not sure what exactly is going on, but I will give a little preview and promise to get part 4 out as soon as I can.

My subject for part 4 morphed into the subject of how the individual is going to be financially screwed by the Mental Health/Government/Consumerism Complex. I was going to use some examples of “Peer Support” facilities that are supposed to promote recovery and advocacy for those in mental distress.

Instead, I have found that as one’s mental stability increases, access to the organizations and needed support decreases, and in fact, the main peers in the organization become rather belligerent toward anyone showing accountability and recovery.

In addition, there seems to be a pattern of encouraging those that seem to be drawn in by manipulation or that are truly and severely psychotic, ( and very violent, I might add), to be in positions of authority in these organizations. In one case I have come in contact with, the one full time employee is like a cult leader and is the only one allowed access to critical information and tools of employment, leaving the rest of the organization at her feet. She was ill for two weeks and no one could even access the newsletter to print it. She also demeans and pushes out anyone asking critical or accounting questions about the facility, has purposefully gone against decisions the Board of Directors have made and has made sure that any stable, accountable Board Members have been unable to meet with those supplying grant monies and technical assistance to the organization.

A third and very disturbing chain of evidence seems to lead to the questioning of the funds and how they are being used by the organization as well as where they come from. As stated above, the one full/time employee of the org. in question has been messing with the money, overspending, not following money directives and there is a question her buying personal items with org. monies. I have also run into a situation of where money is actually coming from. One grant that stinks to high heaven is quite large and supposedly is from a start up equine therapy center… This organization has no horse related therapies and has no plans to do them.

So, I will be digging into this further and will be bringing the results back in part 4 of this blog.