it's so fun seeing what's ripe in your part of the country, our figs won't be ready for quite a while. We just eat ours fresh. I tried canning as a syrup but didn't taste that great. Do you put yours away?
I can only speak for myself. I have been through trauma (more than once). Never did I question His overarching care for me and directing my paths. He calmed my fears at all times, even in the midst of chaos and pain. When I faced doubt, He sent me obvious and palpable signs of His presence, even when the circumstance(s) didn't change whatsoever. I still live with the fallout(s) of those times. God is good, all the time. That doesn't mean I get the life I want all the time. It means He is worthy of my trust no matter what because of Who He is, what He's done, and what He's promised me. I can't imagine going back to not knowing Him at all, and by His grace, that will never happen.
this is in the midwest but I can tell you it isn't much different in the PNW
This is the "food" you are served in a hospital, presumably a place of healing. Under all that questionable gravy and meat is white potatoes and a slice of white bread. Your drink choices range from soda, energy drinks, factory milk, and sugared teas and juices.
I have no words. Which actually means my head is full of them and I don't even know where to start. 
And thank you for asking that, it's always a good check π
yes been there--He gives grace and endurance and personally has shown Himself more clearly to be present during the worst of times.
Sitting here in the ER helping a lady who fell and fractured some ribs and all I can think about is comfrey and boneset and bone broths in between all the tests and tubes and worst case scenarios. 
White wheat is typically used for lighter/pastry like bread, red wheat is far "heartier" with a stronger flavor. I typically like to blend the two (like 1/3 to 2/3) but ultimately it depends on what you're baking and if you want more rise or more flavor. I don't get good rise at all with fresh ground whole wheat when I am baking a true sourdough without adding some all purpose. Sifting the ground wheat helps but it's a big pain and you lose a lot of bran.
Some starters are more robust than others as well. I find a good Russian starter the best rise for ww sourdoughing. https://sourdo.com/
Currently I'm happy getting my wheat berries from Azure Standard. They have drops all over the place; you can see if they have a drop near you.
https://www.azurestandard.com/
Hope that helps! π₯
if you can bring a duck, why not a cat? https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/airplane-passengers-fall-love-emotional-support-duck-accompanying/story?id=42878860
Been traveling in the hot and humid midwest and always enjoy meeting plant friends in their natural surroundings: chicory, pokeweed, boneset. And the night noises and firefly shows, wow. People are real nice here as well, waving at me as I walk and all. I think most Americans are kindly. Supposedly we all hate each other (or are at least suspicious) but that's not my experience when I travel.
Maybe folks should travel a little more to meet real people in other states. I dunno about the cities (where weeds and woodpeckers aren't abundant), but at least on the quiet back roads. I'm always encouraged when I do. 
nostr:npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds wanted to ask you specifically!
There's no such thing as an "official" herbalist practitioner in the U.S. You could, conceivably (but not recommended), get a paper certificate from a weekend course and then hang up your sign for business. There are a lot of ways to learn, and you don't necessarily have to go to a school. But a serious herbalist will study for many, many years (all their lives, really), and include in their training clinical oversight and mentoring. Here are four schools as examples.
International Integrative Educational Institute
Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine
Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
The Herbal Academy
https://www.herbrally.com/ is a great place to find a bunch of herbal information, including schools and local events.