Hello, reader. How are you today? I’ve been using peanut butter in inappropriate ways lately. Is that worth a blog post in itself? Let’s figure that out–together. High five seems appropriate here, in a cartoon way. thick What do you think of peanut butter? I liked it from childhood, but found it a bit thick… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? A housemate asked me what my favorite plants are. They had mentioned the rhododendrons are blooming, and I admitted that I am not too keen on rhododendrons. “What plants do you like?” my housemate asked. We were on a walk, nearing home. I didn’t have much time to answer.… Read More »
I was thinking about what I need friends for. I got close to a new housemate who seemed to have a different project socially than mine. He’s charming, brilliant, and kind, with his fingers in many pies of activism and social change. We live in community together and have a ton in common. But we… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? I asked my housemate friend to show me linux on the house computer. He had just installed a new version. I really need some audacity for the radio show I’m working on. Long ago I wanted audacity, when I was rapping and needed to edit sound files. But audacity won’t… Read More »
I was thinking more about why I hate nonviolent communication (NVC). So many people want a system for being right. So many people want to learn the rules, believe they’re following the rules, and rest in their technical attempt. “Ok–I did the thing. I’m done now. I’ve done well enough,” they say and retreat to… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? I’ve been thinking about content warnings as a way to help people navigate conversations and social connections. helpful Do you like content warnings? I find them very helpful. They help me know what I should / should not engage. They seem respectful. They’ve given me a useful heads up, about… Read More »
Hello, I made this necklace. I’d had this Virgin of Guadalupe on a purple cord by itself for years. She is mother of all and a powerful goddess. Maybe you don’t need a mother, but I sure do. lost and found The funny thing is that I lost it at a friend’s place in Sacramento… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? I wanted to show you some delicious foods we ate lately. Cactus fruits, wild mushrooms, Halloween soup. cactus fruits You know nopales cactus is sacred to me. Part of the sacredness is how ordinary it is, and commonplace. out in the desert by parking lots in many yards in gardens… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? I got these new playing cards for foraging. You know I don’t like games. But cards can be a fun way of mediated learning. Different from a website or book. my foraging history I’ve always loved plants, always liked foraging. Free food is amazing! I remember when I was in… Read More »
“Our guardian angel deserves a raise!” I told Ming the other day. “They have been working so hard to keep us safe!” Ming liked my idea. We are so fortunate. But how do you give your guardian angel a raise? We mentioned this idea to our friend, and our friend said to be thankful. Yes,… Read More »