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In these terrible, horrible, no good, very bad tim

In these terrible, horrible, no good, very bad times, do not begrudge yourself fleeting moments of joy.Huge thanks to @lovejoybotanicals for telling me to dance — and then documenting it.And yes, my bootlaces do glow in the dark. 🎉#DancingWithOrna #NatureFix #VitaminSea #VitaminN #JoyIsMedicine #CNSReset #LaughterIsMedicine #DancingIsMedicine #WildPacificShore #OregonCoast #WhenIGrowUpIWantToBeAGogoDancer #HerbalistsHaveFriendsWhereverWeGo #BeachSunset

What can help the brokenhearted?Friends. Communi

What can help the brokenhearted?Friends. Community. Allies. Tools.What’s going on in the world right now is utterly brutal. It’s hard to imagine that anyone is immune to it, and obviously some of us are closer to it than others.A couple of things that are really helping me:Spending time with a dear friend, trading medicine — including an incredible hawthorn-rose syrupy/jammy thing they made. I take great big spoonfuls at a time and it helps me cry less.Walking in nature, whether it’s my neighborhood or the woods, and feeling myself part of something deep and wide and old and renewing.Seeing hawthorn berries at their peak all around my neighborhood. The few that I pick and eat while walking aren’t really enough for medicinal purposes – I can compare them to my friend’s potion and really see the difference. But the active interacting with the tree and gleaning tiny bites of bright goodness is its own tiny joy. And joy is medicine.A reminder for all of us: It’s OK to not feel OK when things are really, really not OK. But it’s also OK to look for (and offer) support where we can.To those whose hearts are breaking, I see you and I am with you. May we use this terrible time to forge stronger bonds among each other, even as the world tries to tear us apart.💚💔🌲#Gardenmedicine #WalkingWithOrna #Heartbreak #ToolsForHeartbreak #HeartMedicine #HawthornBerries #HawthornTree

It’s kale chips season!Now that temps are fall

It’s kale chips season!Now that temps are falling and it’s safe to use the oven again, I’m returning this beloved salty snack to the regular rotation.They fill the niche where I’d otherwise time to popcorn or tortilla chips. They’re salty and toasty and papery-crunchy. And as with homemade popcorn, I can get creative with spices or keep it simple.And they are legit easy to make! Just tear up the kale, add massage some oil onto all the bits, throw on salt and/or other spices, spread on a pan and bake until crispy.(Writing it out makes it sound hard. Should I do a video to show how utterly easy it is?)My go-to spicing for kale chips is salt and garlic powder. Sometimes I’ll add chipotle powder when I’m looking for more of a kick. But you could really add anything that strikes your fancy: pumpkin pie spice, anyone?The best oil to use would be something with a higher smoke point like avocado, sesame or ghee. I’ve used turmeric-infused ghee and it was AMAZING. But I often just use olive oil, since that’s what I mostly have on hand.And the best part is that kale is so easy to grow. Even in my laziest gardening years, there are usually some good leaves available if I get a kale-chip craving.And they’re so pretty, right?It’s a great sneaky way to get veggies in when you or others aren’t exactly in the mood. A gateway snack, even. 😉I’ve got a l post about kale chips over on the blog at DrOrna.net. I’ll add it to my bio link later today. Check it out.#GardenMedicine #FoodNotLawns #FoodForest #GrowYourVeggies #EatYourVeggies #KaleChips #RedRussianKale #HerbalistDoctor

Pawpaw season begins!No need for a calendar to t

Pawpaw season begins!No need for a calendar to tell me it’s fall — pawpaw leaves make a great indicator.And when the leaves change color, it’s time to look for ripe fruit before it falls.Despite several attempts to plant a partner, my backyard tree remains solo. Nevertheless, she manages to put out a few fruits each year. Just enough to enjoy along with the golden foliage.And just enough is probably just right.I’m reading some reports suggesting the fruit pulp (not just seeds and skin) may contain neurotoxic compounds. [PMID: 32761515, 22130466.]
Scary, right?But there are still loads of questions about what that means in human bodies rather than a laboratory. So for now I’m enjoying my yard’s limited bounty during the few weeks I’ve got fruit. But maybe I’ll stop trying to plant more.#Gardenmedicine #FoodForest #BackyardGardens #PawPawTree #PawPawFruit

Wind, clouds, trees, aaaah.Save this to watch w

Wind, clouds, trees, aaaah.Save this to watch when you need an almost-minute of quiet and calm.#WildCascadia #ThisIsTheRealWorld #ASMR #CNSReset #DoctorsOrders #LastDaysOfSummer

Typing with sticky fingers to wish you all a sweet

Typing with sticky fingers to wish you all a sweet and joyous 5784.Shana tova!P.S. It’s even sweeter when the bounty is local: Washington Honeycrisp apples and maple honey from my friends at @tilthworks.#RoshHashanah #RoshHashanah5784 #JewishNewYear #ApplesAndHoney #SweetNewYear #EatLocal #KnowYourFarmer #FoodIsMedicine #CultureIsMedicine

Fog-frosted fireweed.Just a little bit of beaut

Fog-frosted fireweed.Just a little bit of beauty for your Sunday afternoon.#Fireweed #OregonCoast #WalkingWithOrna #FlowerPower #NatureFix #HerbalistsHaveFriendsWhereverWeGo.

Who else hides out at home during peak travel holi

Who else hides out at home during peak travel holidays?To avoid the crowds and still get your #VitaminN, take a walk through old outdoor photos. If they’re your own (and even if they’re not) try to put yourself as deeply into the place as you can. How did the air feel? What did it smell like? Was it quiet or loud?This photo is from a February 2022 full-moon writing retreat. It was weirdly warm and sunny for the season, but with all the briskness of windy salt air the Oregon coast is well known for. And, or course, it was loud. All night long. In the very best way.This kind of remembering (or imagining) offers many of the same nervous-system benefits as going in person — without the crowds or stress or expense.You know I’m not saying one should never have adventures. But I am a big fan of saving those for off-peak times as much as possible.If you’re staying home this weekend, try this trick. See if it doesn’t make you feel calmer and revitalized, too.#WildCascadia #WildPacificShore #VitaminSea #ByTheSea #OregonCoast #WalkingWithOrna #NatureFix #CNSReset #Staycation

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