Log:
I got an early start today with a run in my favorite forest. Oddly enough someone must have fallen from the path because paramedics were on the trails looking down into a gorge. Needless to say, it wasn’t the most cheerful jog, but time outside none the less.
Rosie’s friends at the Arcata Educational Farm called her out for an emergency last minute potato planting to beat the coming rain. She invited me to join her. The Arcata Educational Farm was so serene. No huge equipment rumbling along, just the quiet volunteers planting in the morning sun. The 1.6 acre farm is run by two managers and countless volunteers. The farm provides produce for the local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Technically, the farm is an Arcata city park. When we had planted a field of potatoes and mulches a row of onions, Kevin made all of the volunteers a delicious local lunch. I highly recommend volunteering, the managers are friendly, knowledgeable, and can really cook!
Fathers’ Day is on the horizon, so a quick stop at R.O.S.E. was in order. I’m not a fan of the usual consumerism that surrounds holidays like this, but I can’t pass up free, used goods. I would normally prefer to spend time with people on holidays, but because I’m all the way out here, that’s not really possible. So R.O.S.E. it was for a free HSU insulated mug.
Rosie and I spent the rest of the afternoon planting things on the CCAT grounds. Plenty of good work today to make me sleep well at night. So I needed a short nap before our weekly chocolate party. Honestly, it turned into a bit of a girl-talk session over salad, squash soup, and brownies. Everyone was sleepy though, so it didn’t last too long.

Questions:
-Who should I contact to learn more about the Arcata Educational Farm?
-How is the Arcata Educational Farm allowed to use city property for farmland?
-Why did Berea’s CSA fail?

Feelings:
I feel as though my personal loss may allow me to be more present in my Arcata life.