“What are we going to do fun today?” I asked Ming. So many things we need to do. But we’re here on earth for fun too. What are you on earth for? walk I walked to the nearby park by myself in the morning. Usually I don’t stray from the yard by myself, so it… 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 »
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 »
Right before leaving Ojai, we visited Lotusland. We caught the last of the lotuses blooming. Yay! Lotusland is a botanic garden in Montecito, started in 1945 by an eccentric rich person. Ming and I enjoyed the garden this time thanks to the Museums for All program, where you can get $3 tickets if you’re on… Read More »
Hello, I wanted to tell you Christmas cactus has been a theme of this trip. Almost to the point that it’s spooky. On June 20th, at the edge of summer solstice, we left Las Vegas and traveled to the coast, to the place we thought would be our new home in California. Two days later,… Read More »
Hello, we are on the road. Travel is supposed to be relaxing. But it can be stressful. Here I am blogging at the house of the friends we stayed with near Eugene, Oregon. Thank you for the pic, Ming! Being on the road and not having a home base is different from our usual. In… Read More »
We went for a desert walk and saw wild fruits. Please let me tell you about them. Lots of possible lasts–feels sad. Not sure how much we’ll make it back to the Las Vegas area, after we move. Was that our last walk, at this trail we like near the Red Rock campground? Maybe it… Read More »
I’m so excited, my friend’s awkward botany blog–my guest post posted! Please take a look. Permaculture Lessons, part one is my science writing debut. Well, it’s not that sciencey. But I’m so happy to contribute to this plant lore, collaborate with a friend, and share with many readers about something I love. My guest post… Read More »
Being vulnerable is worth it. I wrote that song “beautiful,” and wasn’t sure I liked it. Recorded it mostly to get down the tune I’d figured out, so I wouldn’t forget it, if I set is aside. There’s another verse I left out impulsively about feeling like a rabbit. I guess it’s now the Lost… Read More »
Today I laid out Please Pass the Plants #2: vegan cookzine for disabled eating. It comes out 12 years after the first one, I’m estimating. At least ten years. I like it because I really love these recipes, and the drawings have heart as well. The ways it surprises me are delightful. Things I didn’t… Read More »