Eric J. White
@ericjwhite.bsky.social
20 years an archaeologist, 10 years an educator, now an aspiring and hopefully inspiring writer with an interest in social issues and environmental causes.
#Buckwheat #Sourdough: I love this recipe, WHEN it works. The trouble is it rarely does. Normally I have trouble getting this recipe to rise. This time that wasn’t a problem, but it kind of exploded in the oven. Believe-it-or-not, I had windmill design cut into the top. Oh, well. 😋
October 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
#Buckwheat #Sourdough: I love this recipe, WHEN it works. The trouble is it rarely does. Normally I have trouble getting this recipe to rise. This time that wasn’t a problem, but it kind of exploded in the oven. Believe-it-or-not, I had windmill design cut into the top. Oh, well. 😋
Crow Gift: I'm not sure what this little thing is, but my best guess is it's a decoration from a jacket or purse zipper.
What I am sure of is that my crow friend wanted me to see the delivery. The crow waited in the tree, flew down, and dropped it right in the food dish. What amazing creatures!
What I am sure of is that my crow friend wanted me to see the delivery. The crow waited in the tree, flew down, and dropped it right in the food dish. What amazing creatures!
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Crow Gift: I'm not sure what this little thing is, but my best guess is it's a decoration from a jacket or purse zipper.
What I am sure of is that my crow friend wanted me to see the delivery. The crow waited in the tree, flew down, and dropped it right in the food dish. What amazing creatures!
What I am sure of is that my crow friend wanted me to see the delivery. The crow waited in the tree, flew down, and dropped it right in the food dish. What amazing creatures!
There’s no Walmart where I live, but I’m visiting Arizona and stopped by one to buy water. I came across this massive candy section. I remembered Halloween was approaching and guessed that’s why they had it, but no. There’s an equally huge Halloween candy section. Yikes!
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
There’s no Walmart where I live, but I’m visiting Arizona and stopped by one to buy water. I came across this massive candy section. I remembered Halloween was approaching and guessed that’s why they had it, but no. There’s an equally huge Halloween candy section. Yikes!
I SERIOUSLY doubt this is a locally inspired movement to protect California from gerrymandering. The Governor’s proposal sure must have someone upset. I could wall paper my house with all the flyers they’ve sent me.
September 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I SERIOUSLY doubt this is a locally inspired movement to protect California from gerrymandering. The Governor’s proposal sure must have someone upset. I could wall paper my house with all the flyers they’ve sent me.
This was one of my father’s favorite sayings. A friend forwarded it and I felt the need to pass it along.
August 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This was one of my father’s favorite sayings. A friend forwarded it and I felt the need to pass it along.
TGIF!
To help welcome back the weekend I baked this multigrain #sourdough loaf. It’s whole wheat, but also contains rye and oats. For good measure I also added some psyllium husks and flax seed meal. It took forever to rise, but surprisingly it turned out light and fluffy. 😋
To help welcome back the weekend I baked this multigrain #sourdough loaf. It’s whole wheat, but also contains rye and oats. For good measure I also added some psyllium husks and flax seed meal. It took forever to rise, but surprisingly it turned out light and fluffy. 😋
August 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
TGIF!
To help welcome back the weekend I baked this multigrain #sourdough loaf. It’s whole wheat, but also contains rye and oats. For good measure I also added some psyllium husks and flax seed meal. It took forever to rise, but surprisingly it turned out light and fluffy. 😋
To help welcome back the weekend I baked this multigrain #sourdough loaf. It’s whole wheat, but also contains rye and oats. For good measure I also added some psyllium husks and flax seed meal. It took forever to rise, but surprisingly it turned out light and fluffy. 😋
At my place if you stand too close to the leash rack you immediately get a couple volunteers. 😆
August 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
At my place if you stand too close to the leash rack you immediately get a couple volunteers. 😆
I’ve fed crows for years and they really do live up to their reputation of liking shiny things and giving gifts. This is the first crow gift I’ve received that might qualify as treasure. It might be a cheap silver plated cat ring, but I’ll take it. 😂
August 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I’ve fed crows for years and they really do live up to their reputation of liking shiny things and giving gifts. This is the first crow gift I’ve received that might qualify as treasure. It might be a cheap silver plated cat ring, but I’ll take it. 😂
This is a good read and a reminder that Namibia is one of the few nations that incorporates the environment into its constitution.
Original post: sciences.social/@Dennisbours...
Original post: sciences.social/@Dennisbours...
August 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This is a good read and a reminder that Namibia is one of the few nations that incorporates the environment into its constitution.
Original post: sciences.social/@Dennisbours...
Original post: sciences.social/@Dennisbours...
Well, I guess that’s clear enough.
August 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Well, I guess that’s clear enough.
“Thim edumacation kurts donent mather a bitt!”
August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Thim edumacation kurts donent mather a bitt!”
Peach Pie Sunday!
Unless picking the peaches off our tree counts, I didn’t have anything to do with this masterpiece. The pie makers at my house have been busy and it’s cooling. The house smells beyond amazing! 🥧
Unless picking the peaches off our tree counts, I didn’t have anything to do with this masterpiece. The pie makers at my house have been busy and it’s cooling. The house smells beyond amazing! 🥧
August 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Peach Pie Sunday!
Unless picking the peaches off our tree counts, I didn’t have anything to do with this masterpiece. The pie makers at my house have been busy and it’s cooling. The house smells beyond amazing! 🥧
Unless picking the peaches off our tree counts, I didn’t have anything to do with this masterpiece. The pie makers at my house have been busy and it’s cooling. The house smells beyond amazing! 🥧
Who knows what this thing is? ☎️
Remodeling I came across this thing tucked away in the corner. I removed it because it’s been at least 15 years since we had need of a landline. Unless there’s another phone jack tucked away somewhere, this is the last one at my place. End of an era, I suppose. 😆
Remodeling I came across this thing tucked away in the corner. I removed it because it’s been at least 15 years since we had need of a landline. Unless there’s another phone jack tucked away somewhere, this is the last one at my place. End of an era, I suppose. 😆
August 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Who knows what this thing is? ☎️
Remodeling I came across this thing tucked away in the corner. I removed it because it’s been at least 15 years since we had need of a landline. Unless there’s another phone jack tucked away somewhere, this is the last one at my place. End of an era, I suppose. 😆
Remodeling I came across this thing tucked away in the corner. I removed it because it’s been at least 15 years since we had need of a landline. Unless there’s another phone jack tucked away somewhere, this is the last one at my place. End of an era, I suppose. 😆
My cousin forwarded this to me and I felt the need to pass it along. 😝 😂 😆
July 31, 2025 at 12:18 AM
My cousin forwarded this to me and I felt the need to pass it along. 😝 😂 😆
Sourdough Whole Wheat with Chia Seeds and Walnuts! 🙌 I usually struggle with inclusions in whole wheat sourdough – they often lead to a flat loaf. But this time, it worked beautifully! Now to figure out what I did differently so I can replicate it. My place smells incredible as it cools!
July 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Sourdough Whole Wheat with Chia Seeds and Walnuts! 🙌 I usually struggle with inclusions in whole wheat sourdough – they often lead to a flat loaf. But this time, it worked beautifully! Now to figure out what I did differently so I can replicate it. My place smells incredible as it cools!
This year's peaches are a puzzle! They ripened a whole month early, but are significantly smaller and less abundant than usual. Is this a sign of climate change, or something else entirely? 🤷🏻♂️
July 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This year's peaches are a puzzle! They ripened a whole month early, but are significantly smaller and less abundant than usual. Is this a sign of climate change, or something else entirely? 🤷🏻♂️
Original post: pubeurope.com/@climate/114...
July 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Original post: pubeurope.com/@climate/114...
I live fairly close to a butterfly preserve and it looks like it’s going to be a good year for Monarchs. There are cocoons all over my yard. Some caterpillars thought my muddy bicycle would be a great spot for their metamorphosis. It looks like I won’t be bike riding for a bit. 😂
June 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I live fairly close to a butterfly preserve and it looks like it’s going to be a good year for Monarchs. There are cocoons all over my yard. Some caterpillars thought my muddy bicycle would be a great spot for their metamorphosis. It looks like I won’t be bike riding for a bit. 😂
Happy Obama Appreciation Day!!!
June 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Happy Obama Appreciation Day!!!
It’s been chilly, grey and overcast, so I put together this loaf of whole wheat #sourdough. Baking sourdough feels a bit like gambling. I always have to keep my fingers crossed but this time the wild yeast did its thing. The house smells amazing right now. 😋
June 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
It’s been chilly, grey and overcast, so I put together this loaf of whole wheat #sourdough. Baking sourdough feels a bit like gambling. I always have to keep my fingers crossed but this time the wild yeast did its thing. The house smells amazing right now. 😋
May 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy Mother’s Day!!! Let’s make sure mom’s day is filled with treats and wonderful surprises. 🌺
May 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy Mother’s Day!!! Let’s make sure mom’s day is filled with treats and wonderful surprises. 🌺
So happy with how this whole wheat sourdough loaf with oatmeal and chia seeds turned out! I was worried it wouldn't rise with so much oatmeal in the recipe, but it's perfectly fluffy and delicious. Plus, it made all sorts of crackling and popping sounds fresh out of the oven – no idea why! 😋
May 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
So happy with how this whole wheat sourdough loaf with oatmeal and chia seeds turned out! I was worried it wouldn't rise with so much oatmeal in the recipe, but it's perfectly fluffy and delicious. Plus, it made all sorts of crackling and popping sounds fresh out of the oven – no idea why! 😋
Explored more of Los Padres National Forest this morning. While it's positive that the Forest Service is clearing brush for wildfire prevention, the resulting landscape looks really barren.
May 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Explored more of Los Padres National Forest this morning. While it's positive that the Forest Service is clearing brush for wildfire prevention, the resulting landscape looks really barren.