So proud of my partner... with like 1 week prep time, they got 25 ppl out and super engaged about this introductory medicinal plant first aid class.

I learned a lot and I'm excited to learn more!

Dunno if anyone from #fediverse came out this time, but y'all should def come by next time! These types of classes are generally super expensive but these were sliding scale (with $10 at bottom) and all proceeds going to this permaculture farm!

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Hey #pdx! Just a reminder that my partner's intro to herbal first aid class is happening tomorrow at 10am at One Green World!

I'll be attending as well and looking forward to learning about local native plants which have various medicinal properties.

Hope to see some #fediverse comrades there as well. There are a few spots still available; tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herbal-first-aid-natives-and-naturalized-tickets-61720738390

It's sliding scale but if you can't afford the low-end ($10) and would really like to go, DM me and we'll sort it

This place is very special to me. First time I've been back since #ShellNo.

Despite all the problems in Portland, there is incredible energy here when groups come together - driven by justice, solidarity, and clear purpose.

We fucking stopped an arctic icebreaker in its tracks for 36 hours and fueled public opposition to arctic drilling.

It is in these moments when we come together that another world feels not only possible, but inevitable.

Chins up comrades. Together we are fuckin strong

[No Mas Muertes (No More Deaths)...

For I was thirsty and you gave me drink.

For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.]

Picked up a nice juniperus procumbens shrub today at a local nursery. Wish I took a before pic cause it was a healthy, but scattered plant in a plastic pot.

I've picked up some serious #bonsai soil components today - akadama, pumice, lava rock, sphagnum moss... still amateurish and learning the basics but very happy with this repot. Hope this juniper thrives :)

Did a proper repotting of my juniper #bonsai last night. Wanted to check the roots, situate the tree a bit more securely, and freshen up the soil mix a bit.

This little juniper seems to be looking healthy from my fragile understanding; if you want to watch a beautiful and informative video about repotting from a master of the craft, check this out!
https://youtu.be/hfzqlRT0-CE

Did just a bit of pruning on my tiny bonsai, but picked up some critical tools today - most importantly the books so I know the basics about what I'm doing :P

So excited, my favorite is by far the juniper (the one on the left) which my partner gave to me. But I also really like the Chinese Elm (ulmus parviflora) which is 2nd to the right.

Might do a bit of shaping with some wire tonight, but mostly just focused on sun and water right now :)

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I don't do web bloat, or much of the javascript. Def don't fucks with tracking cookies or node packages.

lol, I've spent countless hours on the simplest goddamn websites - a web form, some authentication, user management, secure document access, backups, etc.

Doing shit correctly is so difficult. Which is why I'm never surprised when corporations with slogans of "move fast and break stuff" end up leaking all the goddamn passwords.

Programming is hard.

Have been sad to miss the organizing this yr due to work, moving, illness, etc, but I will most assuredly be there the day of the event.

#MayDay (May 1st) is International Workers Day!! It is a day to celebrate the victories of those who fought for 8-hour work day, minimum wage, and against child labor, gross exploitation, etc. It is also a day to steel ourselves for the work ahead. And there is so much work to do.

JOIN US!!
When: May 1st, 2019
Where: Holladay Park, #pdx

❤️ ✊ #MayDayPDX