Sometimes its good to take a break from the big issues of budgets and health care.  So I thought I’d share a longstanding, but small, concern of mine:  I’ve often thought that its a shame people can’t raise chickens in Arlington.   Not lots and lots of chickens, but a few friendly backyard chickens.   So folks could have inexpensive fresh eggs without hormones or antibiotics if they wanted.  Now there is a group advocating for a local ordinance that allows backyard chickens in Arlington.   My former school board colleague, Ed Fendley knows of my support for this issue and asked if I’d interview for the website of The Arlington Egg Project.   My comments can be summed up in this one line from the interview:   “Locally raised eggs are more nutritious, better for the environment, better for the chickens — and cost less. What’s not to like?”    Interested in learning more?   Check out http://www.ArlingtonEggProject.org.