Welcome to the 63rd Hippie Dabble Digest! We’re back from doing a couple of vendor shows. Our next in person event is Nic Fest in Casper, Wyoming, June 16th through the 18th. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi! We’re also working hard to get a store opened up. It’s a ways out, but we’re making baby steps. We recently got some store fixtures that are taking up the entire garage, and our living room looks like a warehouse! This week’s goal is to get as much of this product put up onto the website as I possibly can. Here’s a link to the Shop: https://hippiedabble.com/shop/. Keep checking back! Now on to our normal newsletter…

Just for Fun

Maps Of America That Make Us Question Everything We Know About The USA

I love these map posts. They are full of all kinds of random and interesting information in map form. This one has about 45 maps. Take a look here: https://news.lobandsmash.com/en/usa-maps-question. Below is a screenshot of one of the maps.

On Youtube

Toyota CEO: “This New Engine Will Destroy The Entire EV Industry!”

There’s a lot of pros and cons to electric vehicles, but they could soon be a thing of the past. Take at what Toyota has in the works.

In the News

BP faces green protest over new climate goals (BBC News)

“Some of the UK’s biggest pension funds have voted against reappointing BP’s chairman over a decision to weaken its climate plans, but the majority of shareholders backed Helge Lund.” Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65385834.

Manchin threatens to back repeal of major climate and tax measure over Biden’s energy policies (NBC News)

“Manchin, who negotiated the sweeping climate, health and tax package known as the Inflation Reduction Act, said the administration has “completely” disregarded the measure’s investments in fossil fuel.” Read more here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/manchin-threatens-back-repeal-major-climate-measure-bidens-energy-poli-rcna81299.

Exclusive-Biden Administration Could Delay Electric Vehicles Biofuel Program Decision (U.S. News)

“The Biden administration could delay deciding whether to give electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers tradable credits for using electricity generated from renewable fuels, potentially putting the effort to boost EV automakers like Tesla in political limbo, two sources familiar with the matter said.” Read more here: https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2023-05-01/exclusive-biden-administration-could-delay-electric-vehicles-biofuel-program-decision.

Illinois Oil Well turned into Geothermal Energy Storage (Happy Eco News)

“An abandoned gas well in Illinois has been converted into a geothermal energy storage system, repurposing a once-polluting extraction site into a huge underground battery. An industrial-scale geothermal energy storage battery that uses no harsh chemicals and has no risk of fire.” Read more here: https://happyeconews.com/illinois-oil-well-turned-into-geothermal-energy-storage/.

Weekly Recipe

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Not sure what to do with all of those left over mashed potatoes? Make them into pancakes for breakfast the next morning with this recipe from the Mediterranean Dish: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/leftover-mashed-potato-pancakes/. See a screenshot below.

Physical & Mental Health & Well-Being

Healthline

The Healthline website is full of information on nutrition, sleep, mental health, fitness, and product reviews. Explore all they have to offer here: https://www.healthline.com/.

In the Garden

2023 Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables (The Old Farmer’s Almanac)

Spring is finally here in Wyoming and it’s almost planting time! Here’s a guide to when to plant your garden based on your location. https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar. Screenshots below.

This and That

Scientists Discover First Lifeform Known to Eat Viruses (Gizmodo)

“Viruses are apparently no exception to the dog-eat-dog world that is nature. In a recent study, scientists have found evidence that some microscopic organisms actively feed on viruses. Though this may be the first “virovore” ever documented, many others likely exist, the team says.” Read more here: https://gizmodo.com/first-lifeform-known-to-eat-viruses-vivovore-1849944677.

Could fungi actually be the key to humanity’s survival? (TEDx video)

“After a billion years of evolution, fungi are masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can we draw from their long, remarkable existence? Mycologist David Andrew Quist explores how fungi’s innate biointelligence, penchant for collaboration and incredible regeneration abilities can show us new ways to think about complex problems — and may hold the secret to humanity’s survival on Earth.” Watch the video or read the transcript here: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_andrew_quist_could_fungi_actually_be_the_key_to_humanity_s_survival/c.

What’s New in the Directory

Unfortunately, like everything else, I’m behind on getting links into the Directory. That will be my focus after I get all of our products up on the website. For now, explore the 158 that are up here: https://hippiedabble.com/directory/.

Quote of the Week

It’s a repeat, but worth repeating.

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