Category Archives: Self-reliance

Animals in the Cities

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Barry Pomeroy

Most of our cities, however hostile to animal life, have some hardy species who survive and even thrive amongst us. Perhaps the cockroach, mice and rats come immediately to mind, and then after a moment’s reflection, the raccoon and squirrel, … Continue reading →

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Taking Charge of your own Medical Care

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Barry Pomeroy

When I was young I trusted doctors implicitly. Perhaps I was influenced by shows like Gunsmoke, Star Trek, and The Andy Griffiths Show, but I idealized them like they were all television country doctors, who saint-like, devoted their lives to … Continue reading →

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Self-reliance and the Helping Hand

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

Someone asked me recently if my books were linked by a common trait and for a moment I found the question daunting. Then I leapt at the one attribute that they all possess, from my long poem to academic work … Continue reading →

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