Category Archives: Sustainable Living

The Tender Turnips Of Spring

Hakurei turnips are as crunchy-sweet as an apple Shoots & Roots Our local farmers market opens in April and despite the drizzly Saturdays, the aisles are full of well supplied stalls and eager purchasers. One of the most sought after … Continue reading

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A New Potato

Spring sprouts are signs of hope and progress Sprouting From The Heart Over the past few weeks I’ve been traveling to Seattle a great deal to visit my daughter, who is still in the hospital. At first the days seemed … Continue reading

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Be Prepared And Bring A Book

Add transporting books to your to-go bag! Preparing For Whatever I may have mentioned before that I have a dozen ex-sisters in law (long story). I’m still in touch with a few, including one who was recently discussing which books … Continue reading

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Simple & Natural Cures From The Garden

Sunny calendulas make excellent salve and bees adore them Colds, Flu, and Covid Oh sigh, it’s chicken soup time again (a vegetarian version works too). Despite (or maybe because of) the general relaxing of pandemic rules and prohibitions, a lot … Continue reading

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