Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing

There’s Power In A Single Tree

Urban neighborhoods benefit even from tiny trees Planting Trees For People & The Planet During the recent heat dome event, walking through my increasingly urban neighborhood made the value of neighborhood trees clear. Even as temperatures soared, places where trees … Continue reading

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Of Peas And Inner Peace

Tasty and beautiful garden bounty Snappy Summer Salads That Celebrate Peas As I harvest my peas, I often think about a friend who died some years ago. Dave Ullin was a big man in every sense of the word, large … Continue reading

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Freedom From Fear

Soothing, scented roses help us relax Seeing Our Way While I truly love my country, I really don’t enjoy the Fourth of July. Last night, as fireworks exploded all around the island, our cats cowered and cried in terror, along … Continue reading

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If We Can’t Stand The Heat

Hung out to dry in the blink of an eye No Getting Out Of This Kitchen Here in the maritime Pacific Northwest, summers are usually temperate, thanks to cool nights that mitigate even the hottest days. Usually. This week, however, … Continue reading

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