At least SOME countries recognize the value of NATURE and all its offerings.

I absolutely agree with this! It’s so sad that millions don’t.

#Pinks

When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations.

When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️

Did you know?

There’s a directory of Black farmers: “The Black Farmers Index.”

Buy and uplift local. Many are small-scale specialists and located in urban areas. I found an organic resource in my area that I will definitely check out.

You first.

Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Hero.

Like the Olympic National Park tree, just keep hanging in there — together, we’ve got this.
Photo by Michelle Wiese.

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

All I want is a cottage in the Scottish Highlands, a raging snowstorm, and Agatha Christie novel, a crackling fire, a kettle on the stove, and a basket of emotional support pastries.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope"

- Dr. MLK Jr.

A break from the dumpster fire…. A beautiful view of Assisi 🇮🇹