I support initiatives to improve, maintain, and increase the number of public toilets. I understand the difficulties with funding, staffing, security, etc.
My comment is prompted by your review of the film. Leave it to the Japanese to have a word for it! Korembi - something I have noticed in my exposure to newborns; they tend to gaze at tree leaves against the sky, whether when the newborn is outside or can see through a nearby window. My impression is that they are enthralled or captivated by it. I am captivated by watching the newborn while this was happening. I try not to distract them from it. It seems like they are concentrating or experiencing something important.
I think science suggests that light-dark contrast is a prominent feature of newborn vision, and the use of black-white patterned visual stimulation with flashcards for newborns is popular.
Personally, I have the need to be outdoors and in nature. I think nature stimulates my senses in unpredictable ways, and I know that has positive effects on me- soothing or something like that. I am not sure of the appropriate word.
100% agree: I am very much in favor of increasing and improving public toilet access (the Tokyo Toilet project had billionaire backing, I think, but the US billionaires are...busy with other things right now.)
And yes 1) love that the word 'korembi' exists; 2) I also just learned about the black and white patterns thing for babies, because I have a new niece and I got to show her those exact flashcards at Thanksgiving.
I think all people need to be outdoors or in/near nature—some just realize it more than others...it's better if you know and can take steps to be in it though.
Of course! The link was sitting in my inbox for a while after seeing you post about the essay but what with *gestures around* everything going on, I didn't have time to read until last week, and it was just what I needed!
I saw Perfect Days in the theater when it first came out. I think about it all the time and I can definitely say it’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen. The way he savored everything in his life. And that bicycle! I loved the goofy assistant!
Those last few depressing items in your recommended reading are so upsetting. I’m looking for protests to join now! Don’t these people have kids?!?! What kind of world do they want for them?
Ughh I know...I really didn't know how many bad-news links to include, there's so much. I want to help people stay informed, but I also hate the vibes.
I really think the people who bear the most responsibility think that they and their families will never, ever experience the negative impacts of what they're doing, and that's all they care about. *They* will have private parks and *they* will have access to clean air and water and healthcare and food...very selfish and very shortsighted. I don't know about protests, I see them on TikTok but then I just don't see mainstream news covering them at all. Absolutely wild.
Oh, thanks for the PCT information. I used to produce a podcast for the Florida Trail so I kept up with long distance hiking trails often and hadn't heard this latest development. Sucks for those hikers now but good for Canada to assert some boundaries back on the US.
Yeah interesting right? I've hiked to Canada twice, once on the Long Trail (in Vermont), and once on the Cohos Trail (in New Hampshire)...the Long Trail really just seems to end, I don't think a trail corresponds on the other side, at least not that I'm aware of. The Cohos Trail does have some sort of Canadian counterpart that keeps going, but we hiked in 2021, and if I recall correctly, the border was still closed because of Covid. Technically we did cross over the border a couple times while finishing the trail, but not in any meaningful way.
I've always been intrigued by the Florida Trail but I know so little about it! Is there a book or a really good trail journal you would recommend, if I wanted to start reading more?
You can read my trail journals! ;) haha, I have an unpublished book--turns out memoirs for relatively unknown trails are hard to place. There are two older books that are worth reading, Hiking the Florida Trail by Johnny Molloy is the most recent trad published book. There's one or two self published ones out there with so-so quality but still good for insight. Oh, you can also get partial info on the FT from Nimblewill's first book when he did the ECT the first time. I'll pitch my podcast http://orangeblaze.thegardenpathpodcast.com/ , not sure if I will bring it back yet or not. I needed a break. But I know some folks also doing a general Florida outdoors podcast with some FT topics too, https://thefloridamadcaps.buzzsprout.com/.
And if you are really serious, there's a Florida Trail Hiking Group on Facebook. Feel free to message me if you have questions. Sandra Friend and John Keatley have written most of the FT guides but Chris Stevens of the Florida Madcaps Podcast will be taking over the FT guidebook updates going forward.
I have to admit, Florida Trail is (currently) low on my dream list (too humid) but for that very reason I want to read more about it! I'll start with your trail journals :)
I support initiatives to improve, maintain, and increase the number of public toilets. I understand the difficulties with funding, staffing, security, etc.
My comment is prompted by your review of the film. Leave it to the Japanese to have a word for it! Korembi - something I have noticed in my exposure to newborns; they tend to gaze at tree leaves against the sky, whether when the newborn is outside or can see through a nearby window. My impression is that they are enthralled or captivated by it. I am captivated by watching the newborn while this was happening. I try not to distract them from it. It seems like they are concentrating or experiencing something important.
I think science suggests that light-dark contrast is a prominent feature of newborn vision, and the use of black-white patterned visual stimulation with flashcards for newborns is popular.
Personally, I have the need to be outdoors and in nature. I think nature stimulates my senses in unpredictable ways, and I know that has positive effects on me- soothing or something like that. I am not sure of the appropriate word.
100% agree: I am very much in favor of increasing and improving public toilet access (the Tokyo Toilet project had billionaire backing, I think, but the US billionaires are...busy with other things right now.)
And yes 1) love that the word 'korembi' exists; 2) I also just learned about the black and white patterns thing for babies, because I have a new niece and I got to show her those exact flashcards at Thanksgiving.
I think all people need to be outdoors or in/near nature—some just realize it more than others...it's better if you know and can take steps to be in it though.
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!
Thank you for the share!
Of course! The link was sitting in my inbox for a while after seeing you post about the essay but what with *gestures around* everything going on, I didn't have time to read until last week, and it was just what I needed!
I saw Perfect Days in the theater when it first came out. I think about it all the time and I can definitely say it’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen. The way he savored everything in his life. And that bicycle! I loved the goofy assistant!
Those last few depressing items in your recommended reading are so upsetting. I’m looking for protests to join now! Don’t these people have kids?!?! What kind of world do they want for them?
Ughh I know...I really didn't know how many bad-news links to include, there's so much. I want to help people stay informed, but I also hate the vibes.
I really think the people who bear the most responsibility think that they and their families will never, ever experience the negative impacts of what they're doing, and that's all they care about. *They* will have private parks and *they* will have access to clean air and water and healthcare and food...very selfish and very shortsighted. I don't know about protests, I see them on TikTok but then I just don't see mainstream news covering them at all. Absolutely wild.
Exactly. They can keep putting up walls but it will affect there kids, kids kids etc.
Aw! “He made me want to be more attentive, meticulous, patient, and kind.” 👈 Makes me want to give this a watch, how were you able to access it?
We watched on Hulu but it looks like it's also available on AppleTV and Disney+!
Awesome! Thank you Jessica!
Oh, thanks for the PCT information. I used to produce a podcast for the Florida Trail so I kept up with long distance hiking trails often and hadn't heard this latest development. Sucks for those hikers now but good for Canada to assert some boundaries back on the US.
Yeah interesting right? I've hiked to Canada twice, once on the Long Trail (in Vermont), and once on the Cohos Trail (in New Hampshire)...the Long Trail really just seems to end, I don't think a trail corresponds on the other side, at least not that I'm aware of. The Cohos Trail does have some sort of Canadian counterpart that keeps going, but we hiked in 2021, and if I recall correctly, the border was still closed because of Covid. Technically we did cross over the border a couple times while finishing the trail, but not in any meaningful way.
I've always been intrigued by the Florida Trail but I know so little about it! Is there a book or a really good trail journal you would recommend, if I wanted to start reading more?
The podcast Trails Worth Hiking did a nice segment on the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail. A relatively short trail.
You can read my trail journals! ;) haha, I have an unpublished book--turns out memoirs for relatively unknown trails are hard to place. There are two older books that are worth reading, Hiking the Florida Trail by Johnny Molloy is the most recent trad published book. There's one or two self published ones out there with so-so quality but still good for insight. Oh, you can also get partial info on the FT from Nimblewill's first book when he did the ECT the first time. I'll pitch my podcast http://orangeblaze.thegardenpathpodcast.com/ , not sure if I will bring it back yet or not. I needed a break. But I know some folks also doing a general Florida outdoors podcast with some FT topics too, https://thefloridamadcaps.buzzsprout.com/.
My Trail Journals: http://oceanicwilderness.com/category/florida-trail/page/5/ (this is the start, just click Newer Posts to keep going forward)
LB Hikes also has some posts plus a good "How To" https://www.lbhikes.com/2020/03/florida-trail-quick-tips.html
And if you are really serious, there's a Florida Trail Hiking Group on Facebook. Feel free to message me if you have questions. Sandra Friend and John Keatley have written most of the FT guides but Chris Stevens of the Florida Madcaps Podcast will be taking over the FT guidebook updates going forward.
I have to admit, Florida Trail is (currently) low on my dream list (too humid) but for that very reason I want to read more about it! I'll start with your trail journals :)