All posts by nedhamson

Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Lighten – yaskhan

I 
write to
lighten my 
burdened spirit 
thrown open are floodgates of my bruised heart 
tears blur my vision, take shape on paper 
emotions flow
from my pen 
finding 
peace.

Source: Lighten – yaskhan

Table Food

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Most people have pretty busy schedules nowadays, no matter what stage of life you are living. Fast food, carry-out, and dining in food joints can supplement our weekly meals, that’s for sure. Yet, if you desire a more efficient way to stretch the budget, think low-key menu planning. This segment on the food blog, entitled “Table Food”, can be another option to reduce the stress of figuring out what to eat. I tend to follow my own grocery store shopping rule as much as possible: Shop the perimeter of the store for most of my grocery list. Usually that includes produce, bakery, meat, fish, and dairy products as a top priority. It keeps me from binge-buying junk food in a moment of weakness. Obviously, pantry staples need to be replenished from time to time. Basically, I try to fuel my body with healthy options. When I slip, I’ve learned to…

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🏳️‍🌈 Celebrating Pride Month – Part II 🏳️‍🌈

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In years past, I have posted this two-part series on Pride Month, but this year I think there is so much more that needs to be talked about.  What you are about to read is about some of the ongoing Pride celebrations around the world, but sadly many of those celebrations, particularly here in the U.S., have been or are being cancelled due to threats of violence.  Those threats of violence stem from political rhetoric being spouted by bigoted, homophobic politicians like Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence, as well as religious ‘leaders’ who believe that somehow one person’s rights must naturally mean a reduction in other people’s rights.  It isn’t a damn pie where there is only so much to go around!  So, for today, enjoy learning about (or remembering, if you’re a long-time reader) some of the fun things about Pride month, updated from last year’s post where needed. …

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US deal could plug Turkmenistan’s colossal methane emissions – Stigmatis News

The leaks are believed to come from ageing and poorly maintained oil and gas pipelines and from the venting to the atmosphere of unwanted methane gas that is produced alongside oil, though gathering information on the ground in the repressive and authoritarian state is very difficult.

Source: US deal could plug Turkmenistan’s colossal methane emissions – Stigmatis News