Lovely essay today! So many things struck me, but this one stands out on climate migration and where to live. As you so eloquently stated above that, we are all interconnected, so in some ways living in a 'good' place will only be temporary if the whole enchilada eventually falls apart. And thanks for the hand washing dynamics, it was hard to read, but sort of fun!
It was sort of fun! I always love thinking about how things work.
Whenever I see a news story about billionaire bunkers, I immediately think of insects and water. And who's going to maintain all the equipment? Holing up is a sad mirage.
I'm listening to the podcast as I sit here and respond to this wonderful post. I also intend to get your book. I'm a reluctant walker these days as I'm struggling with a terribly arthritic left knee -- perhaps my mantra can be "hobble -- breathe -- hobble -- breathe."
Today's post was wonderful as usual. Thanks. Your reference to the paper about the fluid dynamics of hand-washing reminded me of a book I just finished. It's called Life's Edge: The Search For What It Means To Be Alive, it's by Carl Zimmer, and it's spectacular. You will never think about viruses or membranes or lipids or pond water or the cosmos the same way again.
That sounds like a good I would really like! His name sounds familiar and when I looked him up I realized that must be because he's written a lot of books!
Fun thing about that pond: It's actually part of the town's water treatment system. Biomimicry. It has these little floating islands that have tiny fencing around them to protect duck nests from turtles in the spring because there are a LOT of turtles. And also there's an enormous chokecherry tree right across the path from it. That's where I get all my chokecherries for jelly :)
Nia, I listened to the podcast (while walking) and loved it! I'm grateful to you and Ed for putting it out there!
Thank you, Greg! Your and Ed's conversational styles reminded me of each other, strangely (or not strangely). Both so delightful.
Aw, thanks, Nia; that's a high compliment!
Lovely essay today! So many things struck me, but this one stands out on climate migration and where to live. As you so eloquently stated above that, we are all interconnected, so in some ways living in a 'good' place will only be temporary if the whole enchilada eventually falls apart. And thanks for the hand washing dynamics, it was hard to read, but sort of fun!
It was sort of fun! I always love thinking about how things work.
Whenever I see a news story about billionaire bunkers, I immediately think of insects and water. And who's going to maintain all the equipment? Holing up is a sad mirage.
I'm listening to the podcast as I sit here and respond to this wonderful post. I also intend to get your book. I'm a reluctant walker these days as I'm struggling with a terribly arthritic left knee -- perhaps my mantra can be "hobble -- breathe -- hobble -- breathe."
Sometimes I just "wiggle toes in the dirt, breathe, wiggle toes, breathe."
Today's post was wonderful as usual. Thanks. Your reference to the paper about the fluid dynamics of hand-washing reminded me of a book I just finished. It's called Life's Edge: The Search For What It Means To Be Alive, it's by Carl Zimmer, and it's spectacular. You will never think about viruses or membranes or lipids or pond water or the cosmos the same way again.
That sounds like a good I would really like! His name sounds familiar and when I looked him up I realized that must be because he's written a lot of books!
I love the first pic and I love the walking composition philosophy. And I love that you are on M&P.
Fun thing about that pond: It's actually part of the town's water treatment system. Biomimicry. It has these little floating islands that have tiny fencing around them to protect duck nests from turtles in the spring because there are a LOT of turtles. And also there's an enormous chokecherry tree right across the path from it. That's where I get all my chokecherries for jelly :)
Thank you, Nia, for "Walk. Breathe. Walk. Breathe." It is always, always a good reminder. I look forward to listening to your and Ed's discussion!
I probably need the reminder more often than anyone else!