Welcome to the 59th edition of the Hippie Dabble Digest! This week I’ve added the In the Garden section in addition to the other sections that have been appearing in the Digests. If you have any thoughts or suggests on new sections or links you want to see put into the Digest, let me know by emailing me at tessa@hippiedabble.com. 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 The Kid Should See This: Smart videos for curious minds of all ages. The website description reads “TKSST is a Webby award-winning collection of over 5,000 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to TKSST members, it’s free and ad-free for everyone.” Don’t let the name or description fool you though. These videos are fascinating for kids and adults alike. Take a look here: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/.

One example from the website is especially interesting to me because my family and I were able to travel to Japan several years ago. Since then I’ve been hooked. Japan is known for their decorative manhole covers, and this video shows how they are made. https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/japanese-manhole-covers-factory-video

On Youtube

The Deep Meaning of Yin & Yang

What is yin and yang? Find out here.

In the News

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks (BBC News)

“Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans following 10 years of negotiations.” Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64815782.

Environmental Auditors Approve Green Labels for Products Linked to Deforestation and Authoritarian Regimes (Inside Climate News)

“A new ICIJ-led cross-border investigation exposes how a lightly regulated sustainability industry overlooks forest destruction and human rights violations when granting environmental certifications.” Read more here: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05032023/auditing-green-labels-deforestation/.

Scotland first to ban environmentally harmful anaesthetic (BBC News)

“Scotland has become the first country in the world to stop its hospitals using the anaesthetic desflurane because of the threat it poses to the environment. NHS data suggests the gas, used to keep people unconscious during surgery, has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide.” Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-64347191.

For Jimmy Carter, protecting environment has been an “exhilarating” challenge (CBS News)

“One of the most enduring aspects of Jimmy Carter’s presidency is his green legacy — he embraced environmental stewardship and renewable energy with an enthusiasm that would not be matched by political leaders in the U.S. for decades.” Read more here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-jimmy-carter-environment-legacy/.

Weekly Recipe

Best Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe (The Mediterranean Dish)

Make your tuna salad a little healthier with this delicious looking tuna recipe. https://www.themediterraneandish.com/mediterranean-tuna-salad/

Physical & Mental Health & Well-Being

Mellowed

Mellowed is a website dedicated to reducing your stress. It has a lot of great articles in the blog section. Take a look here: https://mellowed.com/.

In the Garden

How to Make Comfrey Fertilizer (Homes and Gardens)

In past Hippie Dabble Digests, I’ve included information on a plant called comfrey. Comfrey is not only pretty, but also has many garden uses such as mulch and fertilizer. Learn how to turn comfrey leaves into fertilizer here: https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-comfrey-fertilizer.

What’s New in the Directory

The Directory currently has 147 links in 44 categories and subcategories! 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!