Along one of my daily walking paths, there is a small woodland area that I’m working to clean up. Over the back of that, there is also a large rocky area where I’ve been building up stacks of logs to create biomass for plants and bushes, etc. to grow. That had been going well until recently when a herd of wild hogs arrived in the area. The piggies love rooting around in the logs for insects and basically scatter them everywhere so about once a week, I rebuild the stacks. I also fill in a few of the larger holes they dig with rocks. It takes almost an hour and some … [Read More...] about Woodland workout #1
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Ideas for people who change slowly
Weekly adventure #20 – A walk in the snow
I had a bike ride planned for this week’s mini-adventure but when I got up, I found we had had heavy snow overnight. My front door was actually blocked by a small tree that had bent over under the weight. It snowed for the rest of the day so by late afternoon, … [Read More...] about Weekly adventure #20 – A walk in the snow
Getting More Power from Your Blender
If you are just discovering the benefits of smoothies and other liquid nutrition, it can be hard to get your head around the price tag of some of the high powered blenders. But at least in the beginning, this isn’t really something to worry … [Read More...] about Getting More Power from Your Blender
Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
I’ve been a fan of snorkeling and sea kayaking since trying them on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia so they were basically my main priority on a recent trip to Zamami Island in Okinawa. After a Web search, I decided on a full-day tour with … [Read More...] about Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
Liquid Nutrition: Keeping It Smoothie
The timing of our meals can have a major effect on how we feel and perform – particularly as we prepare to start the day. But what if your stomach isn’t really a “morning person?” Just as with the issue of what we should eat, there are a huge … [Read More...] about Liquid Nutrition: Keeping It Smoothie
Brain Power: Adding Some Extra Watts
Until recently, we generally assumed brain function was genetically inherited and hard-wired, but new research supported by advanced scanning techniques is revealing the old gray matter has a lot more muscle than we believed. If you’ve ever thought of yourself as not being good at math … [Read More...] about Brain Power: Adding Some Extra Watts