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About Davd

Davd (PhD, 1966) has been a professor, a single father keeping a small commercial herb garden so as to have flexible time for his sons, and editor of _Ecoforestry_. He is a practicing Christian, and in particular an advocate of ecoforestry, self-sufficiency horticulture, and men of all faiths living together "in peace and brotherhood" for the fellowship, the efficiency, and the goodwill that sharing work so often brings.

Instead of a Job:

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Davd

My 20th Century Experience of 21st Century Work (c) 2013, Davd This is not written mainly to tell a personal story—it’s written “for example”, since i obviously know my own experience better than that of others. Its main message is … Continue reading →

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Life After Jobs

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Davd

  Life After Jobs1: First in a Series on 21st Century Economics, how men can liberate ourselves thereby, … and the need and hopes for Social Efficiency (c) 2013, Davd There will always be work, but a wise man will … Continue reading →

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The “Women’s Privilege Pledge?”:

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Davd

Just What Part of Equal Protection Don’t You Understand? (c) 2013, Davd “Once upon a time, not so very long ago,” in many kingdoms by the sea, the landlocked Swiss Confederation1 (and after 1790, the Republics of France and the … Continue reading →

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Debunking Mother Nature

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Davd

(c) 2013, Davd “Mother Nature” has been personified as such, for much longer than i have been alive. Some would probably contend that the Goddess[es] whose religions are older than even Judaism (making them about twice as old as Christianity—or … Continue reading →

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The Road to Heaven and Hell

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Davd

Anonymous \The Road to Heaven and Hell A Métis Folk-Tale with some Christian roots. A man and his favourite dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was … Continue reading →

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Eat, Pray, Love (book review)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Davd

Eat, Pray,Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia. New York: Penguin, 2007. Review (c) 2013, Davd I acquired this book as i acquire many books, at the Public Library table where they sell off books deleted … Continue reading →

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An Apple Tree:

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Davd

Just One of Many Reflections of the Value of Men. (c) 2013, Davd On New Year’s Day itself, i did make a Resolution of sorts—to continue propagating and “trialing” apple varieties to find those best suited to homestead use in … Continue reading →

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Making New Year’s Resolutions for 2013?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Davd

(c) 2012, Davd Let me start right out by saying, that if you’re not the kind of man to make New Year’s Resolutions, don’t take this post as a “nag” to make one this New Year’s. Many have been the … Continue reading →

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The December 6th Misrepresentation

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Davd

Shame on Feminism, not on us (c) 2012, Davd It’s that time of year again: Some Feminists are refusing to set meetings and appointments for December 6th; and if last year and the previous 20 are any indication, we can … Continue reading →

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The Princess Syndrome

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Davd

  (Why—and how?—to forestall it) (c) 2012, Davd Since i mentioned the Princess Syndrome in my last post, this is a handy time to write something about the syndrome itself, and its unrealism, here on Everyman. Though quite distinct from … Continue reading →

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