Near the bridge across the creek on our property. Subtropical northern New South Wales, Australia

Latest update on the decomposition of the log. Notice how a section has broken away and rolled to our left.

I washed my shoes two days ago and they weren’t quite drying in this winter sun. Then, I found my new mobile dehydrator!

After six months of rain five out of every seven days it has been dry for about 10 days now. Today I just discovered this piece of log next to the road near my little house.

A few years ago, a tree fell brushing the edge of my house. Every so often I photograph this one plus meter long piece of the trunk. Sometimes there are lines of tiny white mushrooms. This is the most moss that has shown on this decomposing log. We have had a six month rainy season this year.

Just finished listening to Gathering Moss the third book by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Being fascinated by moss! Yes. Her first book, Braiding Sweetgrass addicted me with life stories that lead me to a deeper understanding of life. The second, The Serviceberry. A short wonderful book.

Inflorescence with a dusting of red after the tiny flowers departed.

This is the fascinating story of how variolation against smallpox in asia in ancient times evolved to the smallpox vaccine. Well documented, no bullshit.
www.asianstudies.org/publications...

A piece of grass about 12 cm (5inches) long hanging from a single spider silk thread at the height of my shoulder. I keep forgetting and bumping it.

A Tumeric Bed

Jamu

125 gms Fresh Turmeric
20 gms Fresh Ginger
Pinch Black pepper

Blend above til smooth with 1 litre water.

Boil for 20 Minutes
Add
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Honey

Strain and refrigerate
A shot first thing in the morning

My ginger patch

Flower on Ginger Inflorescence

Ginger inflorescence
Notice that the ginger leaves are browning. I wait till the stalks are that way as well for stronger flavour.

One Month After

I had just stepped out of the newsagent when I saw her stepping up onto the curb.
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I wonder who will eat the most of the fruit. Humans or Fruit Bats.

Tarragon at the entrance to the path from my car.

Arch

I've posted this before but why not give it another outing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

#Arch #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ClassicMono #StreetPhotography

I followed a man for many years who was a narcissist. He encouraged that side of me.

When I woke up, I was asked, “How do you feel?” I responded, “Strangely free.”

Looking back, I saw actions of mine that I regretted and it increased my empathy for all. That included the man that I had followed.

Was waiting for me in the morning. Will be gone by evening. Though I live in the subtropics, this little barrel cactus is doing fine.