PAPA BEING B.L.U.E.R. – Part 1 – LOGS
There is great wisdom is being bluer.
For those of you who do not know what “BLUER” means, it is an acronym created by @bluerthangreen which means “Building Legacies Utilizing Earth’s Resources.” You can delve into his understanding more in these posts:
The way that I understand this concept is that the "green movement" can be very lacking. Though somepeople do horrible things that affect this world in negative ways, this does not mean that "*humans are bad and the earth must be protected from them." Rather than just eliminating and restricting all humans from interacting with the earth in the name of being green in an attempt to "save Mother Earth" we have a better option, being BLUER.
When people take an appropriate stewardship over a portion of the earth, then they can interact with it in a beneficial way. They can live on the land and fashion it in a way that benefits the plants, animals, and humans. By doing so in a wise manner, they can build a legacy utilizing the earth's resources that have been entrusted to us.
PART ONE - LOGS
As I am currently working on preparing a driveway and a house site on my property, there is a lot of restructuring going on with the earth's surface. Everything that is being removed from this area will be used for other purposes to help benefit the homestead and the homesteaders. I do not desire to waste resources, but rather to use what I've got.
Stay tuned as I share more about this mindset and project over the remaining three parts of this series.
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-log
Until next time…
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I have always bristled at those who act as if humanity is not as important and intrinsic to the planet as a tree, frog, or ocean.
People who say that humans have overpopulated this planet, need to understand that practicing permaculture will prove that we are a benefit to the Earth.
In fact, in order to bring balance back to some of the more degraded areas, we need MORE people, not less. When factory farming gives way to the techniques of Joel Salatin's, Polyface farming.
The berms and swales, used by Geoff Lawton to green the desert. Aquaponic systems I am working on.
People are not the problem. Corporations, greedy for a cheap buck are.
Very good points. I like Joel Salatin a lot.
I do to, he's no nonsense and pays attention to natural systems.
Yup, he's knows that there is a design to this whole thing and a way that it is supposed to work.
Also, I gave your first comment a 100% upvote because you made a real comment. I just want to reward proper behavior and let the spammers see how to properly interact. It can be rewarding!
Thanks @gggreenhouse!
Thank you Papa-Pepper, I appreciate your kindness.
It's good to hear these sentiments. I have my beliefs of the best ways to live with the land, but when there's always someone making you feel guilty for something it does sometimes make you question humanity. I love all life, but living inevitably means that something else living must die to sustain you, whether it be plant, fungus or animal. Yes we cause harm, but so do other things. As long as it's not so bad that nature can't fix it, then it isn't a problem it's a balance.
Yes, I agree with that, and realize the cycle of life on this planet. Some of the people who say such things, are usually parroting someone else. Never thinking for themselves, in my opinion.
Only humans have the capability to rehabilitate vast areas of deserts in one generation. Correcting the mistakes of the past. Mimicking natures process.
I often think about the wasted resources of our planet, during the era of the cold war, all that money and material. What sort of world would we have, if those resources had been used to change mono-culture farming? Using permaculture to build soil, instead of eroding it.
Man I just spent a good hour reading and watching your stuff on here and plan to burn probably another hour. Outstanding content.
Wow! Glad to hear that you think so. I had no clue what I was doing when I joined steemit, but now I have a year of experience at sharing and posting. I'll give you a 100% because you have given me so much of your time!
Thanks for letting me know that you enjoy it!
That red in your saw is blood?!
Nice post BTW
No, leftover logo on the blade.
some plant roots are blood red!
Yes they are!
ahahah I know @papa-pepper ;)
Great Message !!
Thank you for that!
I like the way you make the most of whatever is available. That is a real gift.
We sure try!
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What kind of chainsaw is that you're using? Do you find it starts easily? I'm asking because hubby wants a chainsaw and I'm trying to find him the best one, the one that starts easiest...in case I've ever got to try to use it...the one that needs to be sharpened the least often, etc...for least amount of money. :D
I'd like to make hubby happy but I also don't want to go broke on a chainsaw that breaks the day after the warranty wears out either.
Mine could be better. It is a Husqvarna.
I heard that Husqvarna was a good brand for a chainsaw...if you think yours could be better, is there one that you would recommend looking into?
What a lifestyle, have a great time.
Thank you!
Ok we have to talk about getting you a REAL chainsaw, like a Stihl or a Husqvarna! That Homelite or Johnsred, whichever it is has gottsta (that's not a misspelling) go.
I may have a wood stove for you too if you're interested. You can take a look at it next time your over. Not sure how big of a place you are building but I was told it will heat a 1500 sq ft home.
Wow! A free chain saw and a free wood stove? You're the bestest @dwells. ( not a misspelling )
Lol. Well I don't have a chainsaw but I've used them alot back in the day. I do have a wood stove made from cold rolled steel that I used last winter but don't anticipate needing for several years now so it's better to give it to someone who can use it.