Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing

Cottonwood Fluff Is Nothing To Sneeze At

Cottonwood fluff is the snow of a la Nina June Fluffy Snow In June? Walking around our village yesterday, I noticed many people pointing at or playing with heaps of what looked like snow. It edged every planting bed and … Continue reading

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Of Coffee & Pride

June Musings Yesterday I attended a remarkable program at the Bainbridge Island Art Museum, part of their DogEar Festival, a celebration of artists’ books and printmaking. This particular event was Queer Writers Read, with a stellar lineup of readers. Two … Continue reading

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Remembering And Looking Ahead

Welcome starts at home There Is A Crack In Everything So far, this is the most heartbreaking Memorial Day of my lifetime. I’m not telling you anything you don’t know. There’s so much loss to remember, and it’s so hard … Continue reading

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Eating For Change

Fabulous Food For Climate Change 

Live Like A Climaterian A few years ago, I was introduced to Climates, a now-global social network that began in the UK. It initially serves to connect people who want to reduce their personal contributions … Continue reading

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