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04/15/2026

LOCK THEM. UP!!!!

01/27/2025

Passing along some good information:

Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it:

"As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is the goal.

1. The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine"—using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn't just politics as usual—it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits.

2. Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy.

3. Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage.

The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.
What now?

1. Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can't track everything—that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness.

2. Use aggregators and experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.

3. Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon.

4. Practice going slow: Wait 48 hours before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context.

5. Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload.

Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.”

11/06/2024

Plan to grow every crop your property, window sill or balcony has room for. More food insecurity is going to happen. Work with your neighbors, community gardens, plan now while seed supplies last. The coming years will be uncertain like nothing we’ve witnessed before. Do what you can.

03/14/2024

You’ve probably encountered at least one of these eight common myths about pesticides in the garden. Let's check the facts!

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01/01/2024

We need to plant more sunflowers!!!

Sunflowers and H**p 🌻☢️🍁

12/31/2023

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