Welcome to the 54th edition of the Hippie Dabble Digest! I took a couple weeks off, but I’m back at it now. I sometimes (often times) bite off more than I can chew and have to let something slide. Anyway, this week we have the sections from the last digest (Just for Fun, On Youtube, and In the News) plus one more, Weekly Recipe, which will include a link to a recipe that is either healthy or features a garden ingredient that we’ve talked about or both. Don’t forget, all links get put into the Directory so you can come back to find them when you need them.

Just for Fun

This week’s just for fun link is “Photos That Will Change The Way You View The World” on LensVid. These historical photos are incredibly interesting and fun to look at and include things like the interior of a 1936 airplane (nothing like today’s airplanes), the Statue of Liberty’s face when it was first delivered, men repainting the Eiffel Tower in 1932 (they had to actually climb it!), and lots more. Take a look here: https://magazine.lensvid.com/article/fb/1881925510/photos-that-will-change-the-way-you-view-the-world/.

On Youtube

Backyard Chickens for Eggs…worth it? Smell? Loud? Rewarding? You Decide!

With the price of eggs at an all time high, you may be thinking about raising some backyard chickens. Here’s a video with some information and a tour of the setup to help you decide and get set up.

In the News

Good eggs: Eggs can be used to filter microplastics and salt out of water, research finds (EuroNews)

Speaking of eggs, this article is all about the power of eggs, not as food, but to help clean up our microplastic mess and also filter salt out of water. Take a look here: https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/11/09/good-eggs-eggs-can-be-used-to-filter-microplastics-and-salt-out-of-water-research-finds.

As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain (The New York Times)

“The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on cuts. It appears the Biden administration will have to impose reductions.” Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/climate/colorado-river-biden-cuts.html.

Oil refineries release lots of water pollution near communities of color, data show (NPR)

“Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution annually into waterways, and that pollution disproportionately affects people of color, according to a new analysis of Environmental Protection Agency regulatory data.” Read more here: https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151464514/oil-refineries-release-lots-of-water-pollution-near-communities-of-color-data-sh.

Weekly Recipe

Easy Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug Recipe (Eat This, Not That!)

Sticking with our egg theme for the week, here’s an easy and healthy egg recipe that you won’t have to dirty any pans to make. https://www.eatthis.com/broccoli-cheese-eggs-mug-recipe/.

What’s New in the Directory

All the links and resources that appear in our Hippie Dabble Digest go into the Directory so you can easily come back and find what you’re looking for. It’s searchable and you can also find resources by category. I’m still working to get caught up, but I’ve put in all of the above links. Additional new links include the following from the 12th Hippie Dabble Digest:

• Quick, Draw!
• The Minimalists
• How I Built This Podcast – Back to the Roots
• TED Talks – A Bold Plan to Protect 30% of the Earth’s Surface and Ocean Floor
• Campaign for Nature

The current link count is 103. Take a look here: https://hippiedabble.com/directory/.

Quote of the Week

Thanks for joining me for another edition of the Hippie Dabble Digest! See you next week!