Category: mini posts
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August 5th, 2023 – the unexpected passing of my service animal
Mico passed away last night. It was very sudden and out of the blue. I feel like I’ve been ripped to pieces. She was my other half. My life partner. My shadow. She was so full of love and joy. She knew how to make everyone around her smile. She lived fully, and loved fiercely.…
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August 4th, 2023 – accidental pumpkins
Accidental pumpkins I must have seeded last year! They germinated and are doing great alongside some also-accidental tomatoes. Usually the two don’t grow well together but they’re super healthy, so I’ve just let them do their thing. I have found that some of the best results I’ve gotten, whether baking or gardening, has been things…
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July 16th, 2023 – bone marrow broth
I’m making bone broth from oven roasted marrow bones, manpukuji carrots + greens from the garden, sage + rosemary + thyme + Thai Basil flowers from the garden, cinnamon + cloves + star anise, homemade black garlic, onion + black pepper, and sliced ginger (some of which I just planted). It smells amazing so far,…
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July 6th, 2023 – 5am
5am and I’m already working in the garden. I struggle to balance work and rest. I think it’s a struggle most neurodivergent folks are familiar with. Now with my illness reaching a life-limiting point, I find it hard to not constantly be working on projects, since I don’t know when I’ll be unable to, possibly…
Dani Shapira 