I've been spending way too much time indoors. It's not how I want to live, but the overcast damp and chill keeps me inside other than for short walks. I recently watched a young woodpecker make its way up a cedar tree, and that was worth the trouble of bundling up. There's so much that is interesting outside, even in winter.

"This is an age of nerve tension, and the relaxation which comes from the comforting companionship found in woods and fields is, without doubt, the best remedy for this condition." Anna Botsford Comstock Handbook of Nature Study 1911

So apparently my wallet (Alby) isn't working but I only know about it because some very kind zappers told me (thank you!!) When I look at my wallet, it says it is online with a working address. I could disconnect it. But what happens to the sats already there? (there's not a lot, I just want to be educated) And if not Alby...then what? 🤔 Is there a tutorial anywhere? This is all such a steep learning curve for me 🤯🤪 #asknostr #grownostr

Oh, and for @𝔼𝕣𝕪𝕟 𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕔𝕠 the wall weaving I did out of nettle fiber. The red is linen. Nettle truly is one of my most favorite herbs for so many reasons 🌿

We are getting ready to bust this 40+ year old cabinet off the wall and put in some nicer open shelving and perhaps a window. I cannot wait to see this come down! While emptying the shelves, I had a mad dash of inspiration and threw away all of my supplements. I've been taking supplements of one kind or another, even herbs in capsules, for decades. I decided to see how I'd feel NOT taking them, but instead drinking and eating all of my nutrients instead. I know: what a revelation 🙄. I was actually grossed out by the amount of pills and tablets and capsules in the small sack I filled. This is not Real Food! 🤦‍♀️ Felt pretty good cancelling all of those subscriptions and ordering more herbs instead. Going to feel even better growing more of them myself this year 🌿

I do miss weaving. I quit just as we moved in here, this cabin in the woods. A very enthusiastic young lady took my loom and generous supplies. She said she'd send a photo of it set up, but nothing ever showed. Now I have empty pastures waiting for...something. Maybe this time, I start with sheep, then rebuy a spinning wheel, then refind a workhorse loom... Or...just find a small house in Mexico and spend my days riding my horse around in the sunshine foraging herbs for my apothecary. Either could happen.