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Poetry in Stone

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 139 implied HN points • 03 Mar 22
📚 Literature Nature
  1. Tor House and Hawk Tower were built by poet Robinson Jeffers and deeply connect with the natural landscape. The buildings seem to rise naturally from the hillside, blending with the environment around them.
  2. Jeffers had a strong bond with nature, which greatly influenced his poetry. He wrote about the land, ocean, and life around him in a way that paints vivid images and teaches readers about the natural world.
  3. Geological elements frequently appear in Jeffers' work. He described rocks and waves with rich metaphors, showing the power and beauty of the earth, and felt a strong connection to the land he built his home on.

The Dream Stream

Orbis Tertius • 143 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature
  1. The anticipation of a fishing trip can be filled with energy, but the actual experience may not always meet expectations.
  2. The act of fishing can evoke deep emotions and memories, whether shared with family or experienced alone.
  3. Teaching someone else to fish can bring a sense of humility and gratitude for the patience and guidance received from mentors.

Dandelions

Sunday Letters • 39 implied HN points • 14 May 23
📖 Philosophy Nature
  1. Don't get too caught up in your goals. Sometimes, focusing too much on a single goal can lead to missing out on other enjoyable aspects or better solutions.
  2. Like trying to fight dandelions in a lawn, we can get fixated on solving problems the wrong way. It's important to recognize when a goal isn't worth the struggle.
  3. Regularly step back and assess if you're on the right path. Taking a moment to rethink can often reveal simpler and more effective options.

Walking the Rhine Valley: From Duisburg to Cologne

intellectualinting • 155 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. The cities of Duisburg and Cologne are only forty miles apart but have different post-WW2 identities.
  2. Duisburg seems rebuilt cheaply with little historical celebration, while Cologne appears wealthier and rebuilt in a quaint European style.
  3. The nature and atmosphere on a walk along the Rhine drastically improves once outside Duisburg, with fields of flowers and crops replacing factories.

Welcome to @Scotland

Scottish News • 19 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. Scotland's autumn palette is a masterpiece of fiery hues and vibrant colors
  2. Embrace Scottish hospitality in cozy Highland retreats
  3. Celebrate local flavors and the Scottish way of life in autumn and winter
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What we seek to save when we seek to save the world

Breaking Smart • 114 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Nature
  1. The notion of saving the world involves a complex interplay between biological and temporal scopes
  2. Different types of saviors are motivated by varying definitions of what constitutes the 'world' worth saving
  3. There is an evolving concept of saving the world that involves rewilding the modern technological landscape

VFYW: A Caffeine Temptation

The Weekly Dish • 35 implied HN points • 23 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. The current contest theme encourages participants to explore unique and beautiful locations, promoting creativity and the joy of discovery.
  2. Many participants share their personal stories and experiences related to the contest, creating a community feel among players.
  3. The guessing game aspect is fun, with hints and clues leading to various locations, especially in the Western US where Sinclair gas stations are prominent.

When Birds Mean Death

Bird History • 19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Owls have historically been associated with death and fear by different cultures, with beliefs about their calls foretelling misfortune or demise.
  2. The arrival of European settlers in America brought over beliefs about birds, like owls, being evil omens, creating a sense of fear and superstition towards them.
  3. The intimidating and mysterious nature of owls, especially their nocturnal habits and unique physical characteristics, contribute to their reputation as ominous symbols.

The Clouds

Square Circle • 11 implied HN points • 05 Jul 25
📖 Philosophy Nature
  1. Trusting words can be tricky. Sometimes, just observing nature, like clouds or the sea, can help solve our mental struggles.
  2. Nature offers a reality that isn't driven by human desires. It allows us to feel something greater than our own thoughts and problems.
  3. By truly engaging with the uncontrived beauty of nature, we can reconnect with a more authentic part of ourselves. There's a sense of kinship with things like clouds that transcends our everyday worries.

Brook Trouting Through Armageddon

Slack Tide by Matt Labash • 141 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Finding solace and beauty in nature can provide a much-needed escape from the overwhelming negativity of the news cycle.
  2. Spending quality time with loved ones, like children, in nature can bring joy and a sense of completeness.
  3. Fishing and connecting with nature can offer a reprieve from the challenges of writing as a profession.

Homesteading 101: The Depths of Winter

Who is Robert Malone • 27 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Preparing for winter storms is crucial. You need to take care of your animals, stock up on supplies, and make sure everything is ready to handle the cold.
  2. Taking care of animals during harsh weather can be really challenging, especially when it comes to keeping them warm and fed. It requires lots of hard work and planning.
  3. Caring for newborn animals, like foals, adds extra responsibility. It's important to make quick decisions to protect them during tough weather, even if it means putting in extra effort.

Love Your Enemies

Based Meditations • 19 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Nature
  1. Enemies are not just human-made, but also a fundamental force of nature due to competition for survival and resources.
  2. Embracing and understanding enemies can lead to personal growth and motivation, culminating in greatness.
  3. Conflict and competition, even with enemies, can lead to creativity, abundance, and mutualistic relationships, showcasing the importance of both love and hate in life.

Nature's Bounty

Ear Worm • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature
  1. Václav Hálek's compositions are unique and explore the artist's natural condition.
  2. Hálek combined his love for foraging with his ear for new music, composing pieces based on mushrooms, flowers, trees, and people.
  3. Hálek's artistic method gave voice to the natural world, reflecting his deep connection with nature.

America’s Hummingbirds

Bird History • 19 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature
  1. Early European colonizers in America were captivated by the miniscule hummingbirds because of their colors and behavior, despite having no practical use.
  2. Hummingbirds are unique to the Americas, with over 350 species living in Central and South America, and only the ruby-throated hummingbird making its way up to New England.
  3. During the 19th century, hummingbirds were heavily harvested for fashion, ending with federal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918.

High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. Saying yes to too many plans can lead to a hectic and exhausting weekend. It's important to find a balance between activities and relaxation.
  2. Chilling out and taking a break are necessary for enjoying life. Sometimes letting go of plans helps you appreciate your time more.
  3. Reconnecting with friends can be exciting and rewarding. It's good to have a support system that encourages you to take things less seriously.

Clock time or rock time?

lifeboat • 19 implied HN points • 03 May 23
📖 Philosophy Nature
  1. Time is weirder than we think, with deep connections to the past and future.
  2. Different cultures have different ways of understanding time, like the concepts of Chronos and Kairos.
  3. Changing how we perceive time can shift our sense of agency and possibility, moving us from despair to action.

Constance to Hood Canal

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. Climbing Mt. Constance was challenging but taught resilience and decision-making. Sometimes the hardest parts of a climb look easier than they really are.
  2. The adventure also helped to strengthen the friendship between Sam and the narrator. They learned about each other's personalities and how they handle challenges together.
  3. After the climb, the relaxing time by Hood Canal and sharing fun moments like sauna and swimming felt heavenly. It reminded them that adventures can be tiring but also rewarding.

A Wednesday at Arapahoe Lakes

Passing Time • 133 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. The experience of being in nature can evoke emotions and feelings.
  2. Preparing for outdoor activities requires attention to detail and overcoming challenges.
  3. Engaging in outdoor adventures can provide a sense of fulfillment and connection with the surroundings.

Birding at 60

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 99 implied HN points • 10 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Watching for red-tailed hawks and bald eagles while driving can make trips more enjoyable. These birds are often spotted perched near the road or soaring above.
  2. Red-tailed hawks are important for controlling vole populations, but driving can pose dangers for them. It's crucial to be aware of wildlife when driving to help keep them safe.
  3. If you notice a dead bird on the road, you can report it to help with conservation efforts. Also, avoiding harmful rodent poisons can protect birds of prey from getting sick.

Cultivating A New Worldview For A Better World

Creative Destruction • 68 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Nature
  1. Cultivating a new worldview involves reconnecting with nature and embracing a more holistic way of living.
  2. Inner rewilding and re-humanization are essential for rehabilitating humanity and breaking free from destructive living patterns.
  3. Exploring ideas like traditional ecological knowledge and animism in investing can offer valuable insights for nurturing a new worldview rooted in interconnectedness.

Street Smart Support

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 39 implied HN points • 19 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Sharing the newsletter with friends or family can spark fun discussions and outdoor adventures. It's a great way to spread the joy of nature and history.
  2. A paid subscription helps support the newsletter and ensures you receive regular content about nature and history. It keeps the writer motivated to share more interesting stories.
  3. Reader feedback is encouraged, so feel free to share what you like or suggest topics. Engaging with the newsletter can lead to a more personalized experience for everyone.

Debugging to Unplugging: 5 Powerful Ways to Unwind After Hours of Coding

Weekend Developer • 19 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nature
  1. It's important to take breaks after long coding sessions to recharge your mind and reduce stress.
  2. Engage in active relaxation activities like playing a sport, enjoying nature, meeting friends, reading fiction, or doing something with your hands.
  3. Unwinding after coding is essential for personal well-being, productivity, and long-term success as a developer. Find what works best for you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Generation Regeneration: Embracing Our Humanity and Nature

Anima Mundi • 82 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. In a world focused on technology, there's a shift towards valuing humanity and nature more.
  2. Regenerative practices like biomimicry and ecosystem restoration are gaining global popularity.
  3. There's a growing trend of reconnecting with nature, opting for digital detox, and embracing regenerative approaches in various aspects of life.

When Stability Feels Like Suffocation

antoniomelonio • 48 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Many people have a desire for grand disruptions and monumental changes, seeking to break away from the boring and predictable routine of everyday life.
  2. There is a bone-deep yearning for struggle and conflict in humanity, with a primal desire for chaos and upheaval to feel alive.
  3. Despite the dread, there is a strange hope associated with collapse, as some believe it may lead to a less exploitative and more meaningful future.

#46 Design that improves nature

Design Lobster • 119 implied HN points • 14 Dec 20
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature
  1. Design can work with nature to enhance it rather than detract from it.
  2. Consider if the people involved in making a design take pride in their work - it can impact the outcome positively.
  3. Good design solutions often stem from deeply understanding the content of the project.

Rehabilitating Humanity

Creative Destruction • 45 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Confusion leads to challenges like climate crisis and mental health crisis.
  2. Humans need to reconnect with nature to heal themselves and the planet.
  3. Industrialization has led to a mechanistic way of living, affecting both humans and the planet.

Sunday Strip: Detour Ahead:

Who is Robert Malone • 36 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature
  1. The post discusses a range of topics from farm life to podcasts and films.
  2. There is a link to an episode of 'The Illusion of Consensus' podcast featuring Dr. Martin Kulldorff.
  3. The author shares updates on farm chores, greenhouse construction, and filming projects.

raccoons under the house

the rohn report • 59 implied HN points • 21 May 21
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Raccoons are cute and smart, with their nimble fingers and bandit masks. They try to get along and be part of the tribe.
  2. Tolerating inconveniences in modern society is common, whether it's with cars, phones, or health insurance. We often accept things without fully understanding why.
  3. Dealing with issues like raccoons teaches resilience. Despite frustrations, we may find ourselves unable to let go, similar to how modern society can be frustrating yet we still navigate through it.

Spring hath Sprung

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 02 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Spring is a time of new growth, like the blooming of camas flowers, which are beautiful but can cause some digestive issues if eaten in large amounts.
  2. Many birds, like black-capped chickadees, are busy building nests, which is an exciting sign of the season's arrival.
  3. Weeds grow quickly in spring, and while they can be seen as a nuisance, they might also play a beneficial role in the ecosystem.

Time and Tide

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 12 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. The tidal changes in Puget Sound create a unique and ever-changing ecosystem that affects plants and animals. It shows how life depends on the rhythm of nature.
  2. Many people today are unaware of how tides influence life, unlike in the past when tides were crucial for daily activities. This reflects a general disconnect from nature.
  3. Observing the tides can be a humbling experience, revealing the constant ebb and flow of water that many do not notice. It invites people to reconnect with the natural world.

The B Circuit

memoirs & rambles • 31 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. Venturing off the beaten path can lead to unique and rewarding experiences, away from touristy areas.
  2. Local tips, like those from Uber drivers, can uncover hidden gems and enhance travel adventures.
  3. Prioritizing personal enjoyment over popular attractions can result in more fulfilling travel experiences.

Hair Ice

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 26 Feb 21
🔬 Science Nature
  1. Hair ice is a unique ice formation that looks like fine white hair and is created by a winter-active fungus called Exidiopsis effusa. It grows on decaying wood and is visible in certain cold conditions.
  2. The fungus helps to shape the hair ice by breaking down lignin in the wood, allowing the ice to grow in a delicate, curly form. This process demonstrates a fascinating relationship between nature and fungi.
  3. Hair ice can only be found in a specific northern latitude range and adds beauty to winter walks, reminding us to appreciate the small wonders in nature around us.

The Stories of the Specter Moose

Marlene’s Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 22 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. The Specter Moose is a legendary creature first seen in Maine in the late 19th century, known for its enormous size and ghostly appearance.
  2. Many hunters who encountered the moose believed it was invincible, with stories claiming only a silver bullet could bring it down.
  3. The moose was often associated with superstitions, where sightings were thought to predict significant events, both good and bad.

life with cats

the rohn report • 59 implied HN points • 24 Nov 20
🎭️ Culture Nature
  1. Cats have psychic abilities and perceive the world differently from humans, relying on simpler communication modes.
  2. Cats are natural predators with sharp instincts and skills designed for hunting small animals.
  3. It's interesting to observe how cats interact with their environment, establish relationships, and navigate the world without judgment.

The Great Stone Chute to Sgúrr Alasdair

Shore Leave • 39 implied HN points • 14 Nov 21
🏝 Travel Nature
  1. Traveling can bring a sense of freedom and joy. For instance, crossing into Scotland felt like a big relief after a difficult time in London.
  2. Nature offers beautiful and challenging adventures. Climbing in the Scottish hills showed both stunning views and tough terrain.
  3. Sharing experiences with others can enhance the journey. Meeting fellow travelers and enjoying moments together makes trips even more memorable.