The Missing Middle of Biking

This article looks at how hard it is for people to afford a good bicycle, and the problems when they can't. The suggested solution is to offer long-term rental. Other options include:

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Cuddle Party

Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits in one corner. There is a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs. A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper. The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone. There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity. Come snuggle up!

The Growth Ponzi Scheme: Water Edition

Here's another look at why it's a bad idea to pipe water to places that don't have any.  It actually makes matters worse.

Birdfeeding

Today is warm and humid.  It sprinkled a little last night, and seems to have done more some time today, because everything is wet again.

I fed the birds.  I've seen house finches and grackles.  Yesterday I saw a lady cardinal. 

EDIT 6/9/21 -- I rained more while I was making supper, a brief cloudburst that re-wet everything.