What’s the deal? Where did all this dandelion hate come from for a plant that adds nothing but value and fun to our otherwise earth-sucking grass lawns? I personally find them delightful. I eat some, I dry some for salves and soaps, and I give some to my bunnies, but I leave plenty of […]
Continue readingA Valentine’s Day pondering on empathy
He can’t take it away. He can try to erase history, but we will remember. He can try to discourage us, but we will persevere. He will try to be all-powerful, but we will dissent. He can try to silence us, but we will talk. We will write songs and stories in which he will […]
Continue readingVictory Garden
Day one I’m not holding my breath for all that purported “American Greatness” to start showing up any time soon. I’m beginning my Victory Garden today. We can stretch our food dollars, save money on supplies, and help the planet heal with our gardening practices. This post details a few ways to do just so. […]
Continue readingEggshells are the best!
Make use of refuse. Lean into resourcefulness for a bit of support through the trying times ahead. I love eggshells- everything about them. An eggshell protects the baby bird contained within, holding it in a perfect, liquid environment that doesn’t leak yet still breathes. Or, they may hold a delicious little protein-packed bit of […]
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