The recent rains have me thinking about the permaculture water mantra, “slow it. Spread it. Sink it.” I’m in awe of the capacity of my gutters and our stormwater systems to whisk water away. Still, I fear we may be doing our community and environment a disservice with this approach. By concentrating all water from… Continue reading Slow it, spread it, sink it
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My beloved Oregon is in drought
My beloved Oregon is in drought. 71% of Oregon is in severe drought, 26% extreme drought, and 4% “exceptional” drought (the dark patch in the middle). Basically, the spring rains never came. Oregon, despite our reputation actually gets very little rain in the summer. Prescribed burning over the last 6 months, and the scars of… Continue reading My beloved Oregon is in drought
I do a 0.5-mile jog almost every morning.
I do a 0.5-mile jog almost every morning. Since it’s so short I can rarely make an excuse not to do it. It takes less than 5 minutes. To reduce the production value, I always do it in a t-shirt and shorts regardless of the weather. In the winter it was nice because it gave… Continue reading I do a 0.5-mile jog almost every morning.
Vapor Glove 5 vs Vapor Glove 4 | Merrell Barefoot Shoe Review
The Vapor Glove 5 shoe is Merrell’s latest edition of their Vapor Glove barefoot shoe line. This article compares the Vapor Glove 4 to the Vapor Glove 5. Vapor Glove Review Highlights Do I recommend the Vapor Glove 5? Yes! Both the Vapor Glove 4 and Vapor Glove 5 are great barefoot shoes. Where can… Continue reading Vapor Glove 5 vs Vapor Glove 4 | Merrell Barefoot Shoe Review
Why do restaurant salads taste so good?
“Why do restaurant salads taste so good?” I saw this question on Reddit and thought I’d break down the 7 reasons why restaurant salads are so good, and how you can achieve a similar, or better result at home. Restaurant salads typically have a lot going on that home salads don’t. Except for Cesar salad,… Continue reading Why do restaurant salads taste so good?
Mine Crypto Currency On Your Phone
Mine cryptocurrency on your phone – no purchase or money needed. Simply download the “Pi” app and use invite code ‘oak5’ to get access. iPhone Users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pi-network/id1445472541 Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blockchainvault&hl=en_US&gl=US What is Pi Cryptocurrency? Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 14 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, download… Continue reading Mine Crypto Currency On Your Phone
“The Soil Killer” Invasive Species Lesser Celandine.
My Portland, Oregon sidewalk median strip is full of invasive species Lesser Calendine. The species is so prolific it’s one of 7 plants not allowed in Portland City compost (we have a city wide compost pick up program). It’s destroyed entire ecosystems in the NE United States where it was first introduced from Europe. The… Continue reading “The Soil Killer” Invasive Species Lesser Celandine.
An Apology to My Readers | Essay
I need to apologize to you all. My last two articles, Joe Rogan Wim Hof and Wim Hof Hangovers weren’t written for you. They were written for search engine optimization (SEO) purposes. Google told me via a service they have called “Google Search Console” that people were finding this site because they searched for these… Continue reading An Apology to My Readers | Essay
Wim Hof Breathing for Hangovers
Wim Hof Breathing (WHB) is a simple breathing technique that may help cure hangover symptoms. The 10-15 minute breathing technique improves blood oxygenation, which in turn may reduce the major hangover symptoms like headache, anxiety, fatigue, and disorientation. If you’re hungover right now, find a comfortable seat and let’s get into it! Of course you… Continue reading Wim Hof Breathing for Hangovers
Wim Hof Breathing Joe Rogan
Wim Hof Breathing Joe Rogan episodes are now only available on Spotify due to an exclusive podcast deal Joe signed with the streaming network. Links to the Joe Rogan Wim Hof episodes are below. Like many, I was introduced to Wim “the Iceman” Hof by the Joe Rogan podcast (also known as the Joe Rogan… Continue reading Wim Hof Breathing Joe Rogan