Mt. Denali, Alaska

Saturday, May 24, 2025

 The Fourth Wellness

Environmental Wellness, whose stylized symbol is the Ladybug. I am Well Intentioned

1. I aim for a lifestyle with little or no impact on the earth

2. clean air with healthy humidity

3. I efficiently reduce transportation 

4. I make my space, indoors and out, comfortable for walking and examination

5. I use less energy by blocking off rooms when necessary, burning burnables, wearing layers of clothing  

6. I utilize free energy, like keeping windows clean, heating rocks while cooking, candles

7. green home design and improvement, use of natural local materials, recycle, insulate

8. produce food at home, eliminate food waste 

9. efficient kitchen organization 

10. water control, rainwater harvesting. I catch and reuse running water in my kitchen.

11. achieve green spaces with abundant plants and edible landscaping --with special attention to places of honor

12. waste management, maintain space dedicated to burnable and heat production --stove or fireplace or firepit --and maintain sufficient space for clean burnables. Recycle trash like good glass containers or sturdy wrapping paper. I save coffee grounds and tea leaves to add to the soil

13. I buy the best quality I can afford so that I needn't replace as often

14. I maintain my property to discourage pests. I invite bees by setting out a basin of water filled with stones.

My person to be admired is Julia Child


Friday, May 23, 2025

 AI Sentience? 

Elon Musk is concerned that AI may develop sentience and become a threat to humanity. The idea seems impossible to me, but I respect Musk's IQ and his knowledge of AI.

Maybe we ought to slow down with this technology.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

 Bail-Ins

Did you know that the banks* have enabled themselves to 'Bail-In' to empty your account instead of or in addition to the usual bailout? They assert that your money was loaned to them, NOT entrusted to them for safekeeping. 

That makes your account an Account Payable, a simple debt which in bankruptcy may be dissolved.

*and possibly the credit unions too for all I know. 

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The 3rd Wellness, Physical Wellness, symbol: a stylized Blue Man. I am active. 

It's important that we never sit for hours at a time. Get up every ten minutes or so and move around. Never overdo. 

The person I admire is Helio Gracie, founder of Brazilian jujitsu. He said, "I created a flag from the sport's dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection, steady nerves, and blood."


Tuesday, May 20, 2025

 The Power of Positive Thinking

If it's unpleasant to think of the barrage of tedious chores forever ahead of us, it's always nice to cross things off our list, one less thing, right?

Monday, May 19, 2025

 Pain

Everyone wants their pain gone. But what if it's here to stay? The nsaids, let alone Rx meds, are not good for us. 

If we can finally internalize and accept that our pain is here to stay, maybe we can get on with life as we find it. 


Sunday, May 18, 2025

 A cold beverage

Ingredients:

A cup of herbal, or black, or green tea

A splash of Zevia

A splash of kombucha

A splash of strong ginger tea

electrolytes

Optional: cayenne pepper to taste

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Process:

Pour the above into a quart jar, fill with water, and chill.