Welcome to the 56th edition of the Hippie Dabble Digest! This week I’ve continued with the sections Just for Fun, On Youtube, In the News, Weekly Recipe, and Physical & Mental Health & Well-Being. 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
I came across this little drumset that you can either play by clicking on each drum or you can play multiple drums at a time by using the corresponding keys. If you don’t see which key goes to which drum at first, push your space bar. This has turned out to be so much fun and so addicting! Give it a try here: https://codepen.io/iamjoshellis/full/KVdQqm/.
On Youtube
5 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol, the Stress Hormone
Lots of information in here, not only on food, but also on physiology and mental health too. Take a look.
In the News
A horrific environmental disaster is happening in Ohio, and you may not even have heard about it (Fast Company)
“The EPA says it’s safe to return to East Palestine after a train derailment sparked a toxic chemical fire, but locals are worried about ongoing health impacts.” Read more here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90848025/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-chemicals-pvc-spill-fire-disaster.
California’s biggest environmental cleanup leaves lead contamination and frustration (Los Angeles Times)
“California’s largest and most expensive environmental cleanup has failed to properly remove lead pollution from some homes and neighborhoods near a notorious battery recycler in southeast Los Angeles County, leaving residents at continued risk, a Times investigation shows.” Read more here: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-10/exide-lead-cleanup-leaves-fear-and-frustration-in-its-wake.
Alarming levels of PFAS in Norwegian Arctic ice pose new risk to wildlife (The Guardian)
“The Oxford University-led study’s measurements of ice around Svalbard, Norway, detected 26 types of PFAS compounds, and found when ice melts, the chemicals can move from glaciers into downstream ecosystems like Arctic fjords and tundra.” Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/11/pfas-norwegian-arctic-ice-wildlife-risk-stressor.
Pennsylvania Environmental Officials Took 9 Days to Inspect a Gas Plant Outside Pittsburgh That Caught Fire on Christmas Day (Inside Climate News)
“The Department of Environmental Protection first claimed it immediately visited the site but then acknowledged the delay after protests from activists, who called the delay a dereliction of duty.” Read more here: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/11022023/pennsylvania-department-environmental-protection-fire-cryogenic-gas-plant/.
Weekly Recipe
Creamy White Bean Soup with Sage Gremolata (Simply Recipes)
“This vegan soup is creamy and satisfying without one bit of dairy. Garnishing it with a bright, fresh Italian herb condiment makes it extra special.” Find the recipe here on Simply Recipes: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/creamy-white-bean-soup-with-sage-gremolata-recipe-7099268.
Physical & Mental Health & Well-Being
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, how about a website dedicated to the heart. The American Heart Association’s website has tons of interesting and helpful information. Check it out here: https://www.heart.org/.
What’s New in the Directory
Well I’m running behind this week so the links for Hippie Dabble Digest 56 will probably be added tomorrow, along with the links from Hippie Dabble Digest 14, which will be posted to the website on Thursday. Take a look at the links that are currently in our directory 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!