GM. May good things bloom for you today 🌞

GN all - and pleasant dreams, perhaps about a grasshopper and the diligence of ants?

GN all. A rational if elusive dream: No tyrants and no parasites, but plenty of good, creative, and kind people, some of whom maintain vigilance to keep it that way, with gratitude and support from everyone else.

It’s long past time for V. Putin to be fed feet-first into a wood chipper. After all, someone should take constructive steps to make the world safe for Russian oil refineries. Alternatively, a nice smoothie made with this plant would do the trick.

GM and a very satisfying day!

GN all, awaiting a beautiful dawn.

The bluebird of happiness is otherwise engaged, so the blue dragonfly of happiness says, “GM.”

A beautiful plant from which an herbal remedy can be derived for the elimination of tyrannical, predatory parasites, such as V. Putin and his ilk, when administered orally or by injection. Other plant species are also available for such laudatory tasks.

Cape honeysuckle (not really honeysuckle) originally from South Africa, now growing in many places. Not good for cats to nibble on.

This is Oregon Grape, but it isn’t really a grape. The berries are very sour - too sour to enjoy eating raw, but good for making jams or preserves. In Latin, it’s called “Berberis aquifolia” and its roots produce berberine which has been used in traditional herbal medicine for a long time to control blood sugar and reduce weight. There are, of course, common side effects if the dose is too high for the person taking it. Do I think your average healthcare provider can offer insight and useful guidance on this or any other traditional herbal remedy? I don’t really need to answer that, do I?