The Most Important Molecule It All Started with Water

Here's what the Wangari newsletter on Substack had to say about this post: "In this lyrical meditation from Water-philic, Lynn Broaddus invites us to rediscover water not just as a resource, but as the foundational molecule of life itself...."

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I'm at it again. Come on over to Substack to see for yourself.
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FOREIGN ENCOUNTERS: INTRODUCTION TO THE BIDET Please forgive me.

A little potty humor, perhaps a distraction as you prepare for weekend activities ... I hope you'll take a read and even consider subscribing.
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Remembering Michael Inspiration for innovation

Rorschach test - what do you see here? A "green" stormwater practice? Read on ... lynnbroaddus.substack.com/p/rememberin...

This got my attention: "The company’s chief executive, told the Wall Street Journal in March that Bayer is closing in on a decision to halt sales to farmers. “We’re pretty much reaching the end of the road ... We’re talking months, not years.”

Could it be true?

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Transco plans another natural gas pipeline project for Virginia The pipeline would run north from a Chatham compressor station to "serve the power-hungry Virginia market," the developer says.

#Pittsylvania County is facing another proposed fossil fuel project. The #Transco Power Express from The Williams Companies would supply Virginia's growing energy demand with dirty methane gas.
#NoPipelines

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Sea of Grass - It's got everything to do with water I’m still figuring out how Substack works, as is evidenced by the fact that I thought I posted a review of the soon-to-be-released book, “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on ...

My recommendation for your summer reading list - "Sea of Grass", a romance with the prairie ... and its rivers, wetlands, bison, farmers. open.substack.com/pub/lynnbroa.... (And if you're on Substack, let's find each other there.) @randomhouse.bsky.social

You know summer is just around the corner when you can enjoy a pre-dinner hour in the garden with a gin and tonic at hand.

It's always a treat to talk with folks at #Orenco. I hope you'll find time to take a listen - it's probably better for your health than listening to the news on your drive home! #Water #CircularWaterEconomy #CWE

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This is for you! Something here for anyone who has an interest in history, a curiosity about biology, or an off-kilter sense of humor. Hopefully that's e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e.

Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

#SaveMedicaid

Sad. So sad.

#Trump #tariffs #WallStreet #DowJones #MAGA

I just canceled our Amazon Prime membership, and we're going to be okay.

It seems so trivial, but it feels good and at least we've got another $14.99/month. Gonna need it the way things are going.

You can't hide from climate change or from CO2 emissions.

Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has said his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in…

Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears

What does it mean for western water management when the federal government becomes an unreliable partner? I got a text message yesterday afternoon about this, which is nuts: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District announced today that an unintended water release from Cochiti Dam may incre…

California isn't the only place where the feds are dumping water, intentionally or not. Just heard about Rio Grande incident through
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We are also on board with @whogivesacrap. Best toilet paper ever AND Jeff Bezos didn't get a penny. Check it out. 100% recycled paper and fun!

What Medicaid cuts could mean for Minnesota children About one in five Minnesotans are on Medicaid. That shakes out to about one in six adults and three in 10 children.

New to Bluesky! Happy to have had the chance to discuss the effect of Medicaid cuts on kids with @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Water advocates challenge DNR final decision on permit for cattle facility near Bloody Run Creek • Iowa Capital Dispatch Driftless Water Defenders is appealing a final decision from Iowa DNR to issue a water use permit to a CAFO near Bloody Run Creek.

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“DNR has been charged with protecting our natural resources & overseeing safety of drinking water. They choose again to prioritize exploitation over protection of one the last streams in IA still clinging to a shred of its original integrity.”

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Rachel's nightly broadcasts these first 100 days are what keeps me going. If you're having trouble facing the day, consider starting it with the podcast of last night's show. It works for me! pca.st/episode/d4eb... @maddow.msnbc.com

i think an important thing for people outside the US to understand is that elon musk seized control of the government today and most americans don’t even realize it happened.

Trump’s emergency water order responsible for water dump from Tulare County lakes – SJV Water The sudden announcement Thursday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that Kaweah and Success lakes would immediately begin dumping water was in response Trump’s emergency water order responsible for w...

“Every drop belongs to someone,” said Kaweah River Watermaster Victor Hernandez. “The reservoir may belong to the federal government, but the #water is ours. If someone’s playing political games with this water, it’s wrong.”

"Someone"

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Trump’s DEI Snitch Email Is Being Targeted by Spammers Various NGOs reported seeing the address added to their email lists. But they don’t think it’s Orwellian. They think it’s a prank.

NEW: It appears people are signing up Trump's DEI snitch email to, well, everything. Bunch of NGOs said the address appeared on their distros. Other folks say they're sending it porn, the Bee Movie script, and tales of unqualified white employees

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Bucket list addition: Eat pawpaw. Twice in the last 2 days the subject of has come up, first from a Potomac River paddling guide, and just now on a re-read of Ross Gay's "The Book of Delights". I'm realizing I've seen pawpaw trees but never tasted the elusive fruit. That needs to change.