Poop Can Save the World? You Bet!
by Kathleen Meyer
January 2012
Happy 2012!

Someone has just handed me—as people always do with anything related to poo—an article entitled “Poop Will Solve All Our Problems.” Finally, we’re composting all the high-dollar campaign rants pouring forth from our radios and TVs? Probably not: the gist of the piece refers mostly to the benefits of elephant and panda turds, and pig poop. I’d be the first to cheer the presence of a pachyderm in Montana (imagine the size of its pile), but I haven’t spotted anything of such magnificent proportion in our river bottom for the past 12,000 years.
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The subject of useful shit, however, puts me in mind of Joe Jenkins’ Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, the teachings of which could, as huge regions of the globe dry up, save volumes of our current flushing water for drinking. Humanure is perfect for the garden. It’s not in the least bit stinky, not toxic nor pathogenic. Watch some of Jenkins’ many YOUTUBE video clips; he travels all over the world. During Haiti’s earthquake crisis, he headed down to help set up community composting sites. While all the emergency portable chemical toilets filled up, reeked, and bred maggots, the Jenkins’ way proved that fecal pollution and human waste is a thing of the past. (Link to Haiti videos, and from there you can go around the world with Joe.) Add Jenkins’ 3rd edition to your 2012 reading list—it’s light and enlightening reading. He also takes orders for his impeccably designed, indoor, household Loveable Loo Eco Toilet. Or Loo kits. Any of these links will take you to Humanure Headquarters, where you’ll be occupied for hours.

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On another subject: With its being the dead of winter where I live, even though we’re still waiting for that promised big dump of snow, many of us are out skiing and snowshoeing, trussed up in gear that presents challenges for squatting women. If you’re anything like me, you head for the cover of a far pine tree to peel down your britches. The snow is at least knee-deep, and invariably you come out of your bindings, water your leg and long johns anyway, and spend the next hour digging yourself out. That is, until I discovered a delightful solution. Now you too can step five paces off the trail, keep your wits and bloomers about you, and just like the the men, turn your back.

I give you my favorite winter FUD, or female urinary device, the Shee EXTREME, which has a 5-inch extension that’s blessedly helpful with bulky cold-weather clothing. Comes with a case, or, should you prefer, slip it into a plastic bag and tuck it into your parka pocket. Chose from an array of wild or pastel colors; I’m partial to fushia (below). Shewee often offers discounts. So, hustle on over to their Web site. And know they have a U.S. distributor.

FUD of the Month: SHEWEE • www.shewee.com
Shewee @ Dales Distribution, LTD.
New Road (A65)
Via Carnforth
North Yorkshire
LA6 3HL UK

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A Shewee is sold every 3 minutes worldwide!

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This is the EXTREME with extension and case.

SHEWEE’s uplifting slogan is “Stand Up and Take Control!” This molded, water-repellent plastic funnel—washable, reusable—is for outdoor women. For women traveling to places where public toilets are icky. For women in wheelchairs and hospital beds, women pilots and sailors, women in the military. SHEWEE also carries snazzy women’s boxer shorts and other women’s clothing with a fly front.
Shewee Hint: Remember gravity—the outlet pipe must be lower than the pointy end!

* If anyone’s wondering, I do not receive remuneration for raving about products.
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A Dog Owner’s Shreeek
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Poop Can Save the World? You Bet!
by Kathleen Meyer
January 2012
Happy 2012!

Someone has just handed me—as people always do with anything related to poo—an article entitled “Poop Will Solve All Our Problems.” Finally, we’re composting all the high-dollar campaign rants pouring forth from our radios and TVs? Probably not: the gist of the piece refers mostly to the benefits of elephant and panda turds, and pig poop. I’d be the first to cheer the presence of a pachyderm in Montana (imagine the size of its pile), but I haven’t spotted anything of such magnificent proportion in our river bottom for the past 12,000 years.
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The subject of useful shit, however, puts me in mind of Joe Jenkins’ Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, the teachings of which could, as huge regions of the globe dry up, save volumes of our current flushing water for drinking. Humanure is perfect for the garden. It’s not in the least bit stinky, not toxic nor pathogenic. Watch some of Jenkins’ many YOUTUBE video clips; he travels all over the world. During Haiti’s earthquake crisis, he headed down to help set up community composting sites. While all the emergency portable chemical toilets filled up, reeked, and bred maggots, the Jenkins’ way proved that fecal pollution and human waste is a thing of the past. (Link to Haiti videos, and from there you can go around the world with Joe.) Add Jenkins’ 3rd edition to your 2012 reading list—it’s light and enlightening reading. He also takes orders for his impeccably designed, indoor, household Loveable Loo Eco Toilet. Or Loo kits. Any of these links will take you to Humanure Headquarters, where you’ll be occupied for hours.

* * *


On another subject: With its being the dead of winter where I live, even though we’re still waiting for that promised big dump of snow, many of us are out skiing and snowshoeing, trussed up in gear that presents challenges for squatting women. If you’re anything like me, you head for the cover of a far pine tree to peel down your britches. The snow is at least knee-deep, and invariably you come out of your bindings, water your leg and long johns anyway, and spend the next hour digging yourself out. That is, until I discovered a delightful solution. Now you too can step five paces off the trail, keep your wits and bloomers about you, and just like the the men, turn your back.

I give you my favorite winter FUD, or female urinary device, the Shee EXTREME, which has a 5-inch extension that’s blessedly helpful with bulky cold-weather clothing. Comes with a case, or, should you prefer, slip it into a plastic bag and tuck it into your parka pocket. Chose from an array of wild or pastel colors; I’m partial to fushia (below). Shewee often offers discounts. So, hustle on over to their Web site. And know they have a U.S. distributor.

FUD of the Month: SHEWEE
www.shewee.com
Shewee @ Dales Distribution, LTD.
New Road (A65)
Via Carnforth
North Yorkshire
LA6 3HL UK

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A Shewee is sold every 3 minutes worldwide!

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This is the EXTREME with extension and case.

SHEWEE’s uplifting slogan is “Stand Up and Take Control!” This molded, water-repellent plastic funnel—washable, reusable—is for outdoor women. For women traveling to places where public toilets are icky. For women in wheelchairs and hospital beds, women pilots and sailors, women in the military. SHEWEE also carries snazzy women’s boxer shorts and other women’s clothing with a fly front.
Shewee Hint: Remember gravity—the outlet pipe must be lower than the pointy end!

* If anyone’s wondering, I do not receive remuneration for raving about products.
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