As far as the three topics that should not be included in this contest, for me they are easy to avoid. Politics is like Monopoly, money wins out every time, I detest the subject. For me religion is personal. Opinions on religion are just that, opinions. How then does this topic seem to bring out the worst in people! I will tell you how, people truely believe their opinion is the only one that counts. If more people were to acquiesce to this one simple line from Desiderata by Max Ehrman, "Therefor be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be", then religion would be worthy of discussion, and not bring out the EVIL side of religious know it alls. The third topic, crypto, blockchains, hard forks, etc. is all above my pay grade!
Well lets get started with some previously posted content that may give you a little insight into who I am.
#1 INTRODUCING ROBIN AND BOB TO THE STEEMIT COMMUNITY
Link: https://steemit.com/introduction/@thebigsweed/introducing-robin-and-bob-to-the-steemit-community
Hello, we have been a member of the community since Sunday 5/6/18. Over the weekend my son, ryan313, and his family came to our farm in Upstate New York for the weekend. He got me all hooked up with Steemit
#2 IF TREES COULD TALK
Link: https://steemit.com/woodworking/@thebigsweed/if-trees-could-talk
Hello, my name is Ms. Sugar Maple and I have been around for many years. Well, after living alongside my hubby for over 85 years we finally ended up lying face down in the forest. What would become of us. So many of our neighbors had gone up in smoke. Would this be our demise?
#3 WHAT A GIRL #4
Link: https://steemit.com/family/@thebigsweed/what-a-girl-#4
This past Sunday my 6th grandchild Peyton was baptized. She knew that the big day was all about her as she gave a little wave to the crowd.
#4 HOP UPDATE, WHAT A WONDERFUL PLANT
Link: https://steemit.com/beer/@thebigsweed/hop-update-what-a-wonderful-plant
What an exquisite plant. Five days ago I posted pictures of hops that I have growing. These are native hops that I believe were planted by the early settlers of McDonough.
#5 I'M BACK (MERLIN THE BIRD)
Link: https://steemit.com/wildlife/thebigsweeed/i'm-back-merlin-the-bird
What a stroke of luck. What is the old saying, Right Place Right Time.
#6 BLUES FESTIVAL 2018
Link: https://steemit.com/music/@thebigsweed/blues-festival-2018
This year's Chenango Blues Festival was one of the best yet. We have been attending them for the last 22 years. Last year was their 25 Anniversary. This year's performers included Samantha Fish, Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio, A J Ghent, Cash Box Kings, Hubby Jenkins and the Prestage Brothers to name a few.
#7 TREE FARM IN SPRING
Link: https://steemit.com/trees/thebigsweed/tree-farm-the-spring
Ten years ago my family and I cleared about two acres of land and we planted over 200 Black Walnut, Cherry, and Figured Poplar Superior Grafted trees.
#8 THE BLUEBERRY PATH
Link" https://steemit.com/photography/@thebigsweed/the-blueberry-path
This is the treck we make to get to the prolific blueberry patch. The first leg of the outing we do on the 4 wheeler. It is a beaufiful journey into the forest. We are on the bike for about a 1/4 of a mile until we come to a small wooden bridge.
#9 GRANDCHILD NUMBER SIX
Link: https://steemit.com/family/@thebigsweed/grandchild/number/six
Peyton, my 6th grandchild was named after Peyton Manning.
#10 HOT SHOWER A DIME COLD A NICKLE
Link: https://steemit.com/construction/@thebigsweed/hot-showers-a-dime-cold-a-nickle
This project, (outside shower) has been on the books since we retired to NYS State about a year and a half ago.!
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