There was quite a bit of excitement in Rhode Island last week about a grower who was about to set a world record for his giant pumpkin - a beast estimated to approach 1700 lbs. If that was the case, it would be like beating the 4 minute mile by two minutes or more. Weight is estimated [...]
Read More »“Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.”
-Benjamin Franklin
“Poverty is the worst form of violence.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
One of my favorite sections of the annual Farmers’ Almanac is “Philosofacts,” a page full of pithy aphorisms from days gone by, much like those proffered by [...]
Each year I take Columbus Day off to spend time with my two children doing something fall/Halloween oriented. Yesterday we visited two local farms - one that specialized in pumpkins and the other apples.
Today many local farms turn their corn fields into mazes or haunted hay rides or pumpkin patches– it’s a great way for [...]
For some people it is all about winning. For others, it is how you play the game. Each year I look forward to Columbus Day for the Giant Pumpkin Regatta held in Damariscotta (Maine). TLC goes into growing a 450 lb orange pumpkin boat. Then, it gets painted (this time a cow) and finally, a [...]
Read More »I came across a special report in the October 7th USA Today. It is entitled “Sharing in the USA”. Giving back to the community has always been at the core of who I am and what Geiger Bros. and the Farmers’ Almanac is about. With needs growing and foundations and giving being threatened, it will [...]
Read More »I suggested a number of ways to save on energy costs and stretch a dollar. I asked for ideas. Here is one I had not considered. Apparently, there are apple orchards in Maine that allow you to “buy” or “rent” a tree for $40/ year. The orchard cares for it but when the fruit arrives, you [...]
Read More »The more you hear about our economy, the more you realize there isn’t going to be a quick fix or quick recovery. Since the start of the Farmers’ Almanac (1818) there have been at least 13 recessions and 2 depressions. Each time we have survived and come out of it stronger. Because of the complexity [...]
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