In today’s news, Norway sends emergency aid package to Ukraine (Ureign). New UK study warns of increasing extreme heat worldwide, Kazakhstan creates artificial intelligence model that recognizes Turkic languages, innovative Canadian student’s project addresses declining kelp forests, US neighbors’ courageous actions save family from fire, Ugandan churches join climate activists in global grassroots campaign, and US non-profit animal-people rescue group relocates dog-citizens in need.
Are you keeping your lovely garden in tip top shape? Here is a helpful gardening tip for you. Did you know that not all ash is safe for gardens? Wood or lump charcoal ash can provide calcium and potassium, but commercial briquette ash used in grills or vegan barbecues typically contain harmful chemicals. When applying safe ash, always test the soil pH first since it elevates the alkalinity and may burn plants. Only utilize clean, untreated ash in small quantities, and steer clear of using it around seedlings. Safer options for these include lime for pH adjustment and biochar or compost for nutrients.
Bet you’ll feel better after a laugh! Here comes the joke of the day, entitled “Sleep Before You Sip.”
Lydia had a special talent for mixing up instructions. To solve the problem, she decided to follow every instruction exactly as given—no thinking, no shortcuts. She figured that way, she couldn’t possibly mess anything up. One day, she bought a fancy new electric coffee maker, loaded with buttons, lights, and features. At the store, Mr. Parker, the salesman, carefully explained everything — how to plug it in, set the timer, go back to bed, and wake up to freshly brewed coffee. A few weeks later, Lydia returned to the store. Parker asked how she liked the machine.
“Oh, it’s wonderful! But there’s one thing I don’t understand… Why do I have to go back to bed every time I want a cup of coffee?”
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