Did you know that today is World Water Day?

Do you know what World Water Day is?

In a nutshell, World Water Day is a United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of fresh water.

Fresh water.

Fresh water is something most of us take for granted. I will say that I do NOT take it for granted because for the past 20 years, I have lived in homes that had their own well. And the water from those wells is wonderful. In my current home, it is spectacularly wonderful: tastes GREAT, minimal issues with mineral stuff … it is GREAT water and I am beyond thrilled that I am able to pump it out of the ground and into my house.

I believe that the quality of water I have, contributes greatly to my success with natural leaven for my baking. I love coffee and tea and other water based beverages … so, YEA to great water.

BUT.

Overall, in the world, things are not as good.

Predictions are that by 2050, more than half of the world’s population could be water-stressed. That may not be in my lifetime, but it will certainly be the lifetime of the generations younger than me. It is only one of the horrific climate change issues.

In my local paper, recently … someone wrote a letter to the editor which admonished the “fear mongering” of climate change activists. The gist was “the climate has always been changing.” Well, yes it has and now it approaching critical mass.

If we do not work together to mitigate water issues, temperature issues, i.e. global climate change critical impacts … our children and our children’s children may not have a viable planet to live on.

Water Day 2021.

Look it up.

Think about it.

Decide what you can do.

For the record, the only reason that I know about Water Day 2021 is because of my following the Vendee Globe 2020 sailing race. The Vendee Globe skippers are naturally concerned about water and many of them collected data as they sailed the world’s oceans in the race.

And as I have followed their race posts as well as their after race posts… WATER!!!

It is crucially important.

Educate yourself.

Today at some early time this morning …. officially Spring.

But, it was a brisk feeling morning at 31F.

Still.

HandyBears Handyman family showed up at the promised 9:00 a.m. time and …

YEA!!! New and beautiful mailbox installation complete.

I am so very happy – beautiful and my address is super visible for USPS as well as anyone else that needs to find me.

Super happy Emmett with a new stick!

A beautiful card and message received from Auggie’s vet: Dr. Leslie … and from all Bigfork Animal Hospital staff. They are super stellar people!

First Day of Spring 2021.

Well.

A good work week.

Sleeping is improving: I am eating a carby-cheesy supper to help…

I have Auggie’s cremains and as in past losses … these are strangely comforting. At some point, I will let them go, but for now … I hold on.

Otherwise …

Holy cow … some stuff that is not monumental at all, but requires some attention:

My mailbox which has been listing to starboard … finally gave way.

BUT, I was fortunate, that after a morning of phone calls with zero results, I obtained … thanks to my local hardware … the name and number of HandyBears Handyman family and I do believe that I hit the jackpot.

Stay tuned.

On other fronts … an issue with my bathroom sink plumbing was also resolved. This is no small thing as all of the local contractors are crazy busy. I happened to call my plumber when he was to be passing by and he … and another stopped and fixed and I am so, so happy to be back in business in my bathroom sink.

But.

The State.of.Montana.

The governor saw fit to lift the mask mandate, while saying that he intended to mask and encouraged mask wearing, etc., i.e. covered his backside to all comers.

Some local businesses are adhering to science, some are not.

I am again grateful for my little spot of sanity (my 8 acres and adjacent 40 acres of state land) as well as my work committment AND for Emmett’s companionship.

We soldier on!

Some weeks ago, I posted about a new delivery service…

Montana Milk Moovers :)

Tomorrow will be week 3.

I am VERY HAPPY with their service…

A business operating after my own heart!!

This young business has leveraged a great idea with great technology and is DELIVERING!!!

Yessss !!!

HOT STUFF!!! Locally made tomatillo hot sauce – it is delicious.

Above is my week one order and yes … I am 5 … I ordered chocolate milk.

I am thrilled with this service.

The options and ability to adjust every weeks order are super good.

And I have an Easter ham on order – YEA!

Many cheers for this young family who saw a need and used their brains and technology to deliver a very useful service with a great business model. HOO – HOO – HOO RAY !!!