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05/22/2026

Put a batch of rolls in to proof, went out to work in the garden for a bit, and came back to this.

The dough climbed clean over the rack, dripped down through the bars, and pooled all over the bottom of the oven like something out of a monster movie. Apparently 90 minutes was a little too cozy for a first rise.

Spent the morning scraping dough off the racks instead of baking rolls.

Living the dream out here. 🍞

Please tell me I'm not the only one who's done this.

05/15/2026

This week on the farm:

Bees got their second super each...happy and flying. Drawn comb from last year's freezer is paying off. We caught three swarms a few weeks back, too. When bees decide to go, they go.

Three broody mommas. Two Muscovy and a Silver Appleyard. No telling how many eggs each is sitting on. The Silver is on a rogue guinea egg...we'll see who attends the birthday party.

Goose eggs coming in by the trayful.

Strawberries are taking over their bed.

Garden's going strong. The bales decided to grow their own grass while we were waiting, but the tomatoes are tucked in around them anyway.

Hazelnuts: 9 of 25 made it. Planted too late. Own fault.

And the 25 Ponderosa Pines? Last night a racoon dug up every nutrient spike and ate them.
EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.

Some seasons you measure by what survived. Some by what you learned.

More of this energy at Canopy Pantry, LLC!

07/27/2023

Crafting surveys is a true art that relies heavily on careful selection and wording of questions.
Why, you ask?

The way we frame our questions can inadvertently introduce bias, shaping the responses we get and leading us astray from our quest for genuine insights.

It's like trying to paint an authentic portrait with tinted glasses on - we'll inevitably end up misrepresenting the actual colors.

So how can we do better?

1. Choose neutrality: Avoid leading language that may sway responses in a particular direction.

2. Clarity is essential: Keep your questions simple, clear, and free from jargon to ensure everyone understands them similarly.

3. Offer a spectrum: Instead of yes/no questions, consider scales to capture diverse perspectives.

4. Acknowledge the "I don't know": It's essential to have an option for those who genuinely don't have an opinion or enough knowledge about the topic.

Remember, every voice matters, and every perspective is essential. If we want our survey to be a true mirror of the people and their thoughts, let's put in the work to ensure it's fair and unbiased.

05/08/2023

We always love the power of visuals

There are over 510 million km² of area on Earth, but less than 30% of it is land. We chart countries by share of Earth's surface.

03/25/2022

Another benefit to being based in the MidWest!

This map looks at gas prices across various states, and historical context for today's sky-high prices at the pump.

03/16/2022

Earth’s atmosphere is thousands of miles long, but only a fraction can sustain life. Here's a look at how small Earth's habitable zone is.

09/17/2020

The new (v6.0) Media Bias chart has arrived and it's Weather Channel for the win!

08/26/2020

We always like to educate our clients on the power of leveraging numbers and data: small changes can yield big results. This is a classic example of the power of compounding activity!

Social distancing has been the first line of defense against COVID-19. We look at the math and science behind social distancing, to show how it works.

06/23/2020

Our future developers are out there and they may be closer than you think.

Coding is a language — and that’s why kids can learn it faster than you

Across the world, the conversion of information into a digital format – also called “digitalization” – has increased productivity in the public and private sectors. As a result, virtually every country in the world is working towards a digital economy. As this new economy evolves, special sk...

06/19/2020

Data in motion - always tells a story...

Visualizing the Growth of COVID-19 in the U.S., Organized by State Peak Date

These charts and maps show the evolution of COVID-19's spread in the United States, by organizing data based on peak case and death dates.