i'm currently taking a course on soil microscopy & today we learned that scientists can identify less than 1% of all soil bacteria. kinda a sobering reminder that soil is a miracle
White people asking me what they can do - here's a basic starter guide.
- Give money. Were you planning a vacation? Remodel? Great thats going to mutual aid now. Abortion care, disability justice and survival, food/water/tents for your homeless neighbors.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued in San Diego County due to the expected high-speed winds and critically low relative humidity. In some parts of the county, critical fire danger will start today at 3 p.m. and last until 11 a.m. on Friday.
@realgirl_fieri Kids are 2 & 3 years old and this is daycare/preschool or 2 & 3 refer to sequence of kids or whatever and they are doing all this in a public elementary school?? This goes away in middle school, so, there’s that at least!
@Mssarahmssarah If you can make it happen joining a grief group, even if you say nothing in the group, can create a compartmentalized weekly space you can devote to acknowledging/confronting/coping with your loss. Resources available through assisted living social workers and hospitals generally
@LenValyrian I do enrichment education as a volunteer for underserved elementary kids through grant and donation funding that I secure and reading your posts keeps me in it when it feels bigger than what I can manage. Thank you, happy birthday!
A new six-part NOVA series on PBS called Legacy of the Land features short films produced by Indigenous filmmakers focused on climate issues and solutions in Native communities across the country. Here's a link to all 6 of the videos: https://t.co/6r0nVvBu39
Yesterday, the legendary saxophone player Benny Golson has passed away at age 95…
Along with Sonny Rollins, Golson was one of the last two surviving musicians captured in Art Kane’s famed 1958 photograph known as “A Great Day in Harlem.”
Today marks the #FallEquinox, a wonderful time to slow down and reflect. As artist Soni López-Chávez beautifully expresses, "As the moon’s luminosity coincides with the ripening of crops, it symbolizes a bountiful harvest, providing food and sustenance for the coming months."
The Scholastic Book Fair now has a program called “Share the Fair,” where you can donate so students in your child’s school who may not be able to buy books can buy some. 🥹
Looking for someone willing to sponsor 4 lessons for a little girl.
An important situation. $200 total.
I know this is an informal ask but I can send all details via email.
Thank you!