"In my life I’ve done my best to give gifts, material and otherwise, precisely when there was not a reason to give them. I prefer to be reminded–and remind others–of love when least expected."
This hit deep because I do the same. I am not one who subscribes to calendar holidays as a rhythm of mass impulse, but allow them to serve as reminders for whatever I am reminded of when the affair is forced. A day for mothers is every day, same with fathers. And so I share randomly because that action delivers the message that I thought of you at a random time and in doing so, I love you all of the time. Going through the motions and emotions for making biscotti's or something purposefully as a share is as beautiful an effort, of thought and caring as there ever will be. To be the recipient is a moment cherished forever.
My deep time is when fishing. I am an outdoors enthusiast who loves to be beneath the roof of everlasting. Fresh air and noises of nature that so few take the time to listen too. I am materialistic only in my creature comforts, so I essentialize by not just preparing to catch fish (or not), but to read a good book or listen to the composed vibration of frequencies that enable uncontrolled bodily movement. So many of life's challenges are sorted and solved in this setting, so I crave it when the time is not allowed by having to adult.
Screaming baby tips: Always keep an unwashed article of clothing from mom available. Her scent is the calm we all thank our mothers for when we evolve. Also, lavender oil on her feet for a great rest. Spare no expense on a good lavender oil because what is closest to nature in purity removes the synthetic poisons humans use to maximize volume and returns. I used this on my son when he was that age and it guarantees, mostly, a good nights sleep for all.
Amazing tomato tip: Throw your banana peels into a jar and cover with water. Use the banana water a day or 2 later to water the tomatoes. The potassium in the water will plump the fruit and nearly double the yield. Same for any other plant that is potassium heavy, but wonders for tomatoes. Also, toss in the clouded water from rinsing your rice. That water is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals from the raw rice passage. If you use the rice grown in the crawfish fields, even the better. That water is gold for plants.
Thanks again, Graison, as always, for sharing your thoughts and values. Deeply appreciated
Thanks so much for your comments and thoughts. There are so many studies which corroborate how nature soothes us. Fishing, hiking, biking, walking: just being outside seems to re-set and grounds us. I find it beautifully ironic that even electricity needs 'grounding', it needs to be returned to the earth otherwise it may hurt us or the machines which are asking to use it. And of course, thanks for the baby tips. Very useful and wise!
Mr. Hilburn, you sir, should throw caution to the wind and enjoy a good science project. I can say with all certainty that the utilization of SD discard will not harm your plants at all. The nutrients including the cultures should produce amazing results. Bear in mind the vast amounts of microbes, yeast and good bacteria that is contained.
You can take the discard and add water to thoroughly liquefy the mixture to a cloudy result and directly feed. Or better, you can dry the discard and render it to a rough dust and sprinkle that over your soil. That will aid in conditioning the soil and release small amounts of the benefits at each watering.
The best thing I believe is if you have a compost bin or pile, turn that discard in there and the magic will absolutely happen. A tremendous benefit to a compost.
I would not use a SD discard watering more than once a month, especially on younger plants. It may burn the roots. But absolutely use it once a month and if you have more than you can use, use it on a small spot of grass and see how that works out.
Best of luck to you, sir. Happy gardening and glorious baking!
I feel deep time when I run. It’s that fleeting moment of the day that I don’t necessarily want but I desperately need. I physically travel away from home while mentally leaving the earth. My mind fixes internally in a constant rhythm of checks and balances. These checks and balances ensure that the machine, as a whole is working effectively, efficiently. Thus, running is very much a time for me to converse with myself. It clears my anxiety and when I come back home, back to the present I can think and feel better.
Thanks for sharing Kenny. I love the line, " I physically travel away from home while mentally leaving the earth." You capture the feeling with such energy and concision and poise. And can't we all relate to the things that we "don't necessarily want but desperately need."
"In my life I’ve done my best to give gifts, material and otherwise, precisely when there was not a reason to give them. I prefer to be reminded–and remind others–of love when least expected."
This hit deep because I do the same. I am not one who subscribes to calendar holidays as a rhythm of mass impulse, but allow them to serve as reminders for whatever I am reminded of when the affair is forced. A day for mothers is every day, same with fathers. And so I share randomly because that action delivers the message that I thought of you at a random time and in doing so, I love you all of the time. Going through the motions and emotions for making biscotti's or something purposefully as a share is as beautiful an effort, of thought and caring as there ever will be. To be the recipient is a moment cherished forever.
My deep time is when fishing. I am an outdoors enthusiast who loves to be beneath the roof of everlasting. Fresh air and noises of nature that so few take the time to listen too. I am materialistic only in my creature comforts, so I essentialize by not just preparing to catch fish (or not), but to read a good book or listen to the composed vibration of frequencies that enable uncontrolled bodily movement. So many of life's challenges are sorted and solved in this setting, so I crave it when the time is not allowed by having to adult.
Screaming baby tips: Always keep an unwashed article of clothing from mom available. Her scent is the calm we all thank our mothers for when we evolve. Also, lavender oil on her feet for a great rest. Spare no expense on a good lavender oil because what is closest to nature in purity removes the synthetic poisons humans use to maximize volume and returns. I used this on my son when he was that age and it guarantees, mostly, a good nights sleep for all.
Amazing tomato tip: Throw your banana peels into a jar and cover with water. Use the banana water a day or 2 later to water the tomatoes. The potassium in the water will plump the fruit and nearly double the yield. Same for any other plant that is potassium heavy, but wonders for tomatoes. Also, toss in the clouded water from rinsing your rice. That water is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals from the raw rice passage. If you use the rice grown in the crawfish fields, even the better. That water is gold for plants.
Thanks again, Graison, as always, for sharing your thoughts and values. Deeply appreciated
Thanks so much for your comments and thoughts. There are so many studies which corroborate how nature soothes us. Fishing, hiking, biking, walking: just being outside seems to re-set and grounds us. I find it beautifully ironic that even electricity needs 'grounding', it needs to be returned to the earth otherwise it may hurt us or the machines which are asking to use it. And of course, thanks for the baby tips. Very useful and wise!
What’s your thoughts on using sourdough discard for watering plants? I’ve been wanting to feed my tomatoes with discard.
Mr. Hilburn, you sir, should throw caution to the wind and enjoy a good science project. I can say with all certainty that the utilization of SD discard will not harm your plants at all. The nutrients including the cultures should produce amazing results. Bear in mind the vast amounts of microbes, yeast and good bacteria that is contained.
You can take the discard and add water to thoroughly liquefy the mixture to a cloudy result and directly feed. Or better, you can dry the discard and render it to a rough dust and sprinkle that over your soil. That will aid in conditioning the soil and release small amounts of the benefits at each watering.
The best thing I believe is if you have a compost bin or pile, turn that discard in there and the magic will absolutely happen. A tremendous benefit to a compost.
I would not use a SD discard watering more than once a month, especially on younger plants. It may burn the roots. But absolutely use it once a month and if you have more than you can use, use it on a small spot of grass and see how that works out.
Best of luck to you, sir. Happy gardening and glorious baking!
Such great wisdom
Loved that story!
Jose, thank you so much
I feel deep time when I run. It’s that fleeting moment of the day that I don’t necessarily want but I desperately need. I physically travel away from home while mentally leaving the earth. My mind fixes internally in a constant rhythm of checks and balances. These checks and balances ensure that the machine, as a whole is working effectively, efficiently. Thus, running is very much a time for me to converse with myself. It clears my anxiety and when I come back home, back to the present I can think and feel better.
Thanks for sharing Kenny. I love the line, " I physically travel away from home while mentally leaving the earth." You capture the feeling with such energy and concision and poise. And can't we all relate to the things that we "don't necessarily want but desperately need."