hello loves,

i hope this finds you safe, healthy, and content after the ritual feasting last week.

rewilding

if you've been reading my newsletters for awhile, you know i care deeply about the health of the earth and environmental justice, and if you've been paying attention to climate change news, you know the world is in desperate need of "rewilding," or returning land to a more wild, balanced, and natural state. this fulfills a dual need for ceasing the death of biodiversity and creating necessary carbon sinks.

root to heavenis a new nonprofit project dedicated to this aim and more, by working with indigenous cultural leaders to plant 1,000 (native) trees for 1,000 tribes across the globe. from their site:

"We recognize that indigenous people from all over the planet have been deeply violated by colonization, industrialization, globalization, and the misuse of the economy. With great respect and in the spirit of reparation, we wish to return to these Earth Keepers the resources which are most valuable to them so they may continue to carry out their sacred work on behalf of all of us and with our full support and acknowledgement."

how badass is that?

if you have a needed, fascinating, or otherwise aligned project, let me know!

planty snack

and on an adjacent note, apropos of nothing, here's a filling, healthful proteiny plant-based snack/side/topping for you:

toasted chickpeas
preheat oven to 400 degrees
drain and rinse a can of chickpeas
dry them as best you can - it's cool if the skins come off
arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
shake on salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and garlic powder to taste
roast for about 20 minutes or so, tossing once

so crispy and yum!

that's it for now, babes. stay safe, wear a mask, and i'll see you on the interwebs!

keep pulsing,

Annie