Recounting laughter is best practice, for sure.

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I also wish that solving the gun problem could inspire as much traction as this issue has. It feels absolutely bottomless and I hate it.

I took tablets away after ch 2. It’s been 2 wks, results were immediate. More positive interaction w/my kids, less insane behavior (meltdowns, mania, catatonic in front of screens). We just had a great 3 day weekend without screens among 6 of our close friend families. The results were clear.

I totally get your point, but the data actually tells the story. If you’ve noticed how kids with unfettered access to tech act like they’re in withdrawal when you take it away, it’s all there. It’s programming them in the most developmental stages of life.

I ended up with some nice visitors in this intentional, circumstantial wildflower and weed garden. Birds, butterflies, toads, hummingbirds… mission accomplished. I’ve cultivated a little harmony in this little pocket garden and it feels nice.

Things are happening…

Thank you for sharing your experience, and Max with us. I hope you’ll share again sometime. Lots of food for thought and expansion of perspective.

I wish I could meet this little guy. Thank you for sharing the story. I hope you’ll come back to tell us more.

Final prep step: native wildflower seeds in the muddy area. 🌱

Progress.

My dad helped me install a new fence this weekend. 🌱

My goal is to reclaim this wild space and make it a cottage core bee garden. Removed a bunch of dandelions and clover. Planted some shrubs. TBC…

Don’t Tell Mom, The Pope Is Dead

Borage – Attracts pollinators, improves soil, and is considered a good companion for many plants. It’s also medicinal.

Calendula – Sometimes confused or grouped with chamomile, but offers antimicrobial and soil healing properties, while attracting beneficial insects.

Comfrey – This is one of the most common companions in such a guild. It’s a powerhouse for biomass production, dynamic nutrient accumulation, and mulching. Its deep taproots mine minerals from subsoil, and it’s often planted as a “nurse plant” or ground cover.