August 11, 2008
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HELP. Need Bags

I’m working on a project that requires lots and lots of plastic shopping bags. There is only one small problem: I don’t have any! Our family committed ourselves to eliminating the plastic shopping bag from our lives and we’ve done it. Yeah, I know, “Where’s my big ass eco warrior medal?” Anyways, little by little our remaining stash of bags was whittled down with no new bags coming in. And all was right with the world until I decided to make a project utilizing plastic bags and we didn’t have any.

I know someone out there has got a stockpile that they’re just itching to be rid of. Rest assured your plastic bags will find a good home. They are going to a better place.

The details: I am specifically looking for colourful bags. They can be any colour except white.

I know. How demanding an I get? I’ve gone from “HELP, GIVE ME YOUR BAGS!” to “Your bags are not good enough for me.” I’m sorry, I know white bags make up the bulk of what’s out there. I just don’t need them. White bags with coloured prints are cool.

Please email me and we can discuss. I’d be happy to compensate your shipping costs in some way.

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August 11, 2008
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Daily Botanical

staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina)

Photo by Gayla Trail All Rights Reserved

While out on a canoe expedition, Davin and I came upon an island with a very large hill that we decided was big enough to be called a mountain. I was determined to get to the top of the mountain and enjoy the view. Thankfully I came prepared, having brought along my runners and a pair of socks in case we came upon a spot that might be worth hiking. We wore sandals in the canoe.

We did make it to the top and this beautiful, healthy sumac was what we found growing there.

I’m tentatively identifying this as a staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) but to be honest there are so many sumacs I find it a bit overwhelming. Staghorn sumac is one of the types that can be made into a vitamin C rich drink although I have never done this and probably never will since staghorns share a family (Anacardiaceae) with cashew nuts and poison ivy. I am allergic to cashews. They won’t kill me but I get dizzy when I eat them. My vision gets blurry and my stomach becomes upset. I’m going to take a wild guess and assume that I might have a problem with poison ivy as well.

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