The Phytophactor

Oh, boy, does TPP love Tom Tomorrow ! One of the worst aspects of USA culture is its fear of what might happen, no matter how remote, or how...

The Phactor does not like most politicians, but shooting them is not right, and not a solution to any problem. At such times more citizens o...

It hard to believe what can be accomplished in a great country like the USA; you can become wealthy and enjoy the fruits of your labors. Bu...

Congratulations to Republicans; this is a richly deserved award. Yes, the Politifact website has awarded them the Lie-of-the-Year for the p...

This political season has exacerbated my cynicism about politics and the American public more than a little. The political ads all appeal to...

How can our dear state of Lincolnland be one of the least corrupt states in the USA ? What an outrage! Our state has more politicians in pri...

Margaret and Helen are a couple of bloggers that make the Phactor feel downright young, which he most decidedly isn't. You have to feel...

A recent article provides 10 reasons for planting your own garden : preserving seed diversity, self sufficiency, thoughtful gifts, exercise...

It is a wonderful day, particularly for mid-February, when those first seed catalogues arrive. They provide hope and give you something to l...

My heart goes out to people suffering in these hard times. I'm so fortunate to be largely isolated from the economic down turn. Living...

A combination of flu and field work, experienced separately, certainly have kept me away from the Phactor. A funny and illuminating realizat...