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Prioritizing sleep has helped with my chronic migraine... pain free for 2 days now, so I am going out to take a bit of a walk!

I could choose to buy fewer processed items. But they are so fun! I guess I could make popcorn once a week instead of busting open a bag of puffed snacks.

The day was bright and gorgeous. I enjoyed the colors of the foliage immensely, noting some of the plants in the demonstration garden. Along with my tiny dog I explored the edges and terrain of a huge park I am getting to know. It was good to really integrate how the park is laid out and begin to understand where I am in it in relationship to...

Sometimes, the answer to solving your needs requires you to think about the things you already own in different ways. Maybe that dresser can be a buffet, for example. Today, I'm thinking about needs vs wants as I am inundated with ads to shop, shop, shop!

The numbers in the reflection question do not surprise me. My daughter and I are very conscious however week we have waste and have to remind each other of the cost and impact. Both of us would rather travel and see other cultures rather than losing money on wasted food.

Another sunny day in Oregon... and another opportunity to get outside to work in the yard - and maybe take a bit of a walk!

I was curious about joining this effort, but now I find that I must check in daily my interest is waning. A weekly check in would suit me much better. Shall I drop out?

Visited Gasworks Park yesterday, which had reminders everywhere of environment. While a Regatta was taking place, there were signs to stay off the beach and not to touch the lake bottom due to pollution. The site used to be a coal to fast liquefaction plant.

The two documentaries I watched addressed local communities, and how food insecurity can impact us unexpectedly. We hear about famine in other parts of the world, which is sad in itself... but sometimes we don't realize that one of our co-workers or that person you just passed in the street, may not have had breakfast. And truthfully, I was...

Beautiful day today, and I was able to get a bit caught up with yard work.