Category Archives: rainwater harvesting

Ten years of drought susceptibility ahead of us.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by webkeeper

The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Oklahoma Conference of Churches have partnered on a project to encourage people to pray for rain to end the drought.  Some here in central Oklahoma may be wondering “What Drought?” but that … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma City’s water policies are recklessly inadequate.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by webkeeper

The announced proposals to meet the drought crisis in Oklahoma City are recklessly inadequate. The proposal to raise rates by percent increases is fine up to a point.  We’re in trouble if a large number of small users increase their … Continue reading →

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Turnip Burnt Ends

Posted on March 1, 2012 by webkeeper

According to Wikipedia. . . Burnt ends are flavorful pieces of meat cut from the point half of a smoked brisket. A traditional part of Kansas City Barbecue, burnt ends are considered a delicacy in barbecue cooking. Either the entire … Continue reading →

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