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11/01/2026

Developing story….

BREAKING: PennDOT is reportedly monitoring a developing situation on I-81, where two tractor trailers have been attempting to pass each other since approximately the Louisiana Purchase.

The truck in the right lane is traveling 54.999 MPH. The truck in the left lane is traveling 55.000 MPH. At this rate, the passing maneuver is expected to conclude sometime around the year 2047, assuming neither driver encounters a slight incline.

Behind them, a man from Philadelphia has exhausted the entire English language's supply of profanity, eaten two hoagies, called his wife to tell her he loves her, and begun seriously considering abandoning his vehicle and starting a new life in the woods.

A guy from Scranton left home with a full tank of gas, a promising future, and dreams of seeing his family again. He now has a beard, three grandchildren, and a completely different understanding of time.

By mile 48, the motorists behind the trucks have established a functioning civilization. They've elected a mayor, opened a Sheetz, formed a homeowners association, and are currently debating whether to declare independence from Pennsylvania.

PennDOT has reportedly scheduled a construction project to widen the highway, but officials estimate the trucks will still be attempting to pass each other when it's completed. The driver in the left lane remains confident. He's gaining approximately six inches every presidential administration.

Meanwhile, 400 Pennsylvanians are trapped behind two men engaged in the slowest drag race in recorded human history. Neither driver is willing to surrender. Neither driver is willing to accelerate.

And somewhere in the distance, there's a sign that says LEFT LANE CLOSED 2 MILES.

10/29/2026

Bright spot in western Maryland

Trump cut trees in DC. Here's a planting that counters the destruction, at least a little bit.

10/25/2026

There is a reason to grow you own Pawpaws. The fruits are perishable when ripe.

It requires less intervention than almost any commercial fruit tree.

10/15/2026

What if we could save beech trees?

What if the key to saving American beech trees is already growing in our forests?

Beech leaf disease has been a depressing presence in eastern forests since its discovery in Ohio in 2012. But scientists noticed something strange: some trees remained remarkably healthy even when neighboring trees were severely affected.

So, researchers at Holden Arboretum decided to get all up in there and poke around, and they just published the results.

First, they collected the microscopic nematodes responsible for the disease and introduced 100 of those buggers into individual beech buds. When the trees leafed out the following spring, different American beech genotypes showed significantly different amounts of damage.

In other words, even when exposed to the same number of nematodes, some American beech trees fared a lot better than others.

The results suggest that some American beech trees may possess natural genetic resistance to the disease.

To be clear, this doesn't mean scientists have found a cure. They still need to establish whether resistance is inherited and whether resistant trees can survive over the long term. But it does offer something eastern forests (and tree lovers like us) need: a possible path toward recovery.

And – bonus! - here's how you can help: Researchers are looking for unusually healthy American beech trees growing in forests where beech leaf disease has been present for years. If you find one, you can stop wasting time here on social media and report it through the app TreeSnap (treesnap.org or your friendly neighborhood corporate overlord app store).

Published in Forest Pathology, August 2026. Researchers: Burke, Mason, and Koch.
Want to explore more? Google: Holden Arboretum beech leaf disease genetic resistance 2026.


Photo credits:
Anna Funk / Holden Forests & Gardens
Kristen Wickert / USDA Forest Service (Public Domain)
NPS / Brolis (National Park Service)

10/04/2026

Did you know that, compared to a traditional forest, a Miyawaki forest grows about ten times faster? 🍃

In the 1970s, botanist Akira Miyawaki studied the native forests surrounding Shinto shrines and developed a method for growing thriving, biodiverse forests almost anywhere. His students say these forests can store up to 40x more carbon. Have you heard of the Miyawaki method before?

🎥: Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan, now streaming with PBS Passport

09/16/2026

Hope for restoration of chestnut trees in America

A historic breakthrough! The USDA greenlights a blight-resistant American chestnut, paving the way for ecological revival.

09/14/2026

6.19 Diesel is murdering small business.

09/11/2026

Survivors of 9/11 include a pear tree seen here with Jane Goodall.

When Dr. Jane Goodall saw the Survivor Tree at Ground Zero, she was moved to tears. Jane happened to be in New York City when the towers fell on September 11, 2001, and her visit to the September 11 Memorial over ten years later, particularly to meet the Survivor Tree, held great significance.

Jane also had the opportunity to meet Richie Cabo, the nursery manager who became the Survivor Tree's primary caregiver. Richie described to her how the Callery pear tree was pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center, severely damaged and burned. He explained how she was carefully restored and replanted at the memorial, a survival story that deeply touched Jane and spoke to her steadfast belief in nature's resiliency. Jane recounted this visit in her book, "Seeds of Hope":

"As we walked toward this special tree, I felt as much in awe as if I were going to meet one of the great spiritual leaders or shamans. She is not spectacular to look at — not until you realize what she has been through and understand the miracle of her survival. We stood together outside the protective railing. We reached out to gently touch the ends of her branches. Many of us, perhaps all, had tears in our eyes — my own eyes were too blurred to be sure."

📸: NYC Parks

09/07/2026

Dupont Circle’s “giving tree” has fallen.

“Homage to our DC version of ‘The Giving Tree'” in the middle of Dupont Circle -

09/06/2026

Road closure Montevideo Rd due to fatal crash.

| CRASH WITH ^3 EJECTED | 2100 block of MONTEVIDEO RD | | **Victim 1 in TRAUMA ARREST | Victim 2 and 3 to Trauma | Radio reports advise this was result of a police pursuit | Near William Burnett Co | Watch for closures for the investigation | At 2:30 AM | Howard County FD Assisting