and (honeybees too) for giving of yourself in the creation of a tasty and nutritious rhubarb compote. Rhubarb, you and I seem to have been working together successfully for many years now.

I seem to be taking the teachings of Braiding Sweetgrass, including the Original Instructions, to heart. It might have been the timing of my reading the book that makes it seem so relevant and powerful, or maybe is is really relevant and powerful. I’ve long been interested in Indigenous Wisdom, but now I think I somewhat understand it. I’ll be referencing it often, and putting copies of the book in circulation, as part of an attempt at reciprocity.