I think about where our surface water goes a lot, actually, because our neighborhood doesn’t have storm drains and we don’t live close to any bodies of water. How much eventually evaporates vs infiltrating into the ground? And how does that infiltration affect us and what we grow, if the water isn’t treated? 

I picked this challenge to motivate me to get outside even as it gets colder, wetter, and darker. I am happier when I get some outside time, and James is too. October, although a rainy one this year, is so beautiful with the fall colors.

Supporting local farmers and cutting the food delivery supply line are particularly inspiring for me.

13th. How the criminal justice and prison systems in our country have created and exacerbated the inequality of racial identities. 
The same can be true when it comes to dirty energy  and other non-sustainable items and our independence on them. Our system (way of life) is deeply rooted with these non-sustainable items, it has become clear that the balance for equality on a sustainable front is more challenging day in and day out.

By use of Microsoft teams and other virtual meeting programs, i have been able to attend meetings that otherwise would require either travel to the office or jobsite.