Monthly Archives: August 2019

People who ate more fruits and vegetables over the 13-day period reported higher average levels of curiosity, creativity, and positive emotions, as well as engagement, meaning, and purpose. —Broccoli Eaters Get More Out of Life It was a small study, … Continue reading →

This is an old cartoon, but it’s appropriate for us right now. Andy again was the only person up on the land yesterday. I’ve done all I can about the greenhouse, so I’m spending my time and attention on other … Continue reading →

Why do salmon cross the road? In this area of Washington state it’s to swim upstream. Ronni Bennett posted this video, suggested by Joan McMullen, one of Ronni’s readers. A commenter on the YouTube page tells us there are signs … Continue reading →

If you ever feel the need for more attention in your life, just get a couple of pups and try eating a piece of toast on the couch. Thanks Torben and Kaitlin! August 18, 2019

The birds didn’t get all of the cherries: And in spite of the late spring freezes, we did get a few apples: So far no one has eaten them, so there is some hope. August 17, 2019

This is what the construction looked like Wednesday afternoon and all day yesterday. Andy was the only one up there yesterday, and since Joe hauled the backhoe off on his truck Wednesday evening, we assume he was working on another … Continue reading →

Email from Andy yesterday afternoon: I may be late. Heavy rains on Rabbit Mtn. and I hear chain sawing up there. 3:43 He figured he might have to stop to help clear trees off the road, but by the time … Continue reading →

They’re continuing to build the walls and are putting insulation between them and the dirt. August 14, 2019

Earl either hasn’t heard of, or doesn’t care about, Einstein’s quote about success: If A equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut. … Continue reading →

Last January in Nourishing Our Spirits I wrote: One experiment I’ve been doing since last August is doodling/expressive mark making every day. It doesn’t have to be much if I don’t feel like doing it, but one of the books … Continue reading →