Down Dog

Start on your hands and knees. Keep your legs about hip-width apart. Your middle fingers should be parallel, pointing straight ahead. Roll your elbow so that the eye or inner elbow is facing forward. Inhale and curl your toes under, as if getting ready to stand on your toes. Exhale and straighten your legs; push upward with your arms. The goal is to lengthen the spine while keeping your legs straight and your feet flat on the ground. However, it is okay to bend the knees a bit and to keep your heels raised. The important thing is to work on lengthening the spine. Avoid letting your shoulders creep up by your ears – keep them down. Weight should be evenly distributed between your hands and feet. Hold the position for a few breaths. Come down on exhale.https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/yoga_crit_inst/1015/thumbnail.jp

Dolphin

Start on your hands and knees. Keep your legs about hip-width apart. Your middle fingers should be parallel, pointing straight ahead. Exhale and bend your arm at the elbow so to press the forearm into the mat. Hands may remain extended from the elbow or close together. Inhale and curl your toes under, as if getting ready to stand on your toes. Exhale and lift your knees off of the mat. Strive for straight legs; however, it is okay to bend the knees a bit and to keep your heels raised. Lengthen the spine and elevate the tailbone away from the pelvis. Keep the forearms actively pressed into the floor. Firm your shoulder blades against your back and then widen them away from the spine and draw them towards the tailbone. Avoid letting your shoulders creep up by your ears – keep them down. Hold the position for a few breaths. Come down on the exhale.https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/yoga_crit_inst/1014/thumbnail.jp

Weaving the Food Web: Community Food Security in California

This photo-rich, 21-page booklet features eight innovative community-based food projects drawn from around the nation's most populous state. Also included are: - Articles by leading organizations working on critical public issues such as hunger, obesity, the grocery gap, and the diminishing numbers of independent farms. - A resource guide of key organizations working in the diverse arenas that comprise community food security. Weaving the Food Web is a valuable tool for educating your community members, public officials, and the media about community food security. It offers many points of entry to this growing field of work. As such, we invite your assistance in getting copies of the booklet into the hands of those would benefit from it

Letter from Eliza S. Hendricks to John Muir, [1894 ?] Nov 28.

611 North Meridian St.Indianapolis Nov. 28Dear Mr. Muir: --The ladies of Indianapolis have been getting ready for some time, to issue a Womans Edition of one of our city papers--a Thanksgiving issue. I have ordered to be sent (an awkward sentence) a copy to your address. I am not a member of the organization-- The Flower Mission --which sends out the paper for the benefit of said charity, but they pressed me into their service01882 to edit the religious page. Now I have no doubt you need some religious reading; and then you will have some curiosity to see your old friend in the roll of editor. My niece Bessie Hendricks has two or three short poems, here and there in the papers; and my sister-in-law Mrs. Victor Hendricks wrote the address of thanks to the Editor of the Sentinel, for the grant of the paper. My niece made the drawing of the design for my page. It was considered very good when itcame from her hands, but I do not know how it will look after it has gone through the processes preparatory to getting it into the paper. I am wondering how you are getting on with your literary works, and shall be much interested in the success of your book.Hoping you and yours are well and prosperous, I am, as everYour sincere friendEliza S. Hendrick

Letter from [John Muir] to Frank H. Scott, [1903 Jan ?].

[First draft of letter,in note-book][January, 1903].Mr.Frank H.Scott,The Cent[ury] Co.,Union Sq., N.Y.Dear Sir:I am getting on very slowly with the little Yosemite book on account of so many other time-killing things. I had hoped to get it off my hands this winter or spring in time for fall publication, but now fear I shall not on account of so many other time-killing things pressing against me. Anyhow I\u27ll let you know when it is done.Thanking you for your kind interest in my work, I am,Respectfully yours,[John.Muir

Letter from C[harles] S[prague] Sargent to John Muir, 1907 Nov 19.

ARNOLD ARBORETUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY.Jamica Plain, Mass., November 19, 1907.Dear Muir:I am very glad to see your handwriting again and very sorry indeed to hear about your daughter and of your anxiety concerning her. I cannot help hoping, however, that Arizona will be of permanent service to her.I wish I thought I was going to Mexico this winter. There never will be a better time because Mr. Shaw, our Pinus expert, is there for several months now with a home in the City of Mexico and he would be able to show us all the trees, etc. I am afraid, however, that I shall have to stay here at least until the spring in the hope of being able to get some work done which seems to need doing; in fact work is accumulating on my hands much more rapidly than I can take care of it; and either it must be done or abandoned.Let me hear how your daughter is getting on, and believe me, dear Muir,Always faithfully yours,C. S. SargentJohn Muir, Esq.,Martinez, cal.0397

Food and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Updated Aug. 22, 2020What you need to know\u2022 The risk of getting sick with COVID-19 from eating or handling food (including frozen food and produce) and food packages is considered very low.\u2022 Take everyday actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.\u2022 Continue following basic steps for food safety and eat nutritious foods to take care of your physical and mental health.Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that handling food or consuming food is associated with COVID-19.Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks. It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.After shopping, handling food packages, or before preparing or eating food, it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Remember, it is always important to follow good food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness from common foodborne pathogensVery low risk of getting COVID-19 from food and packaging or treated drinking water -- Everyday handling of packaged food and fresh produce -- Bulk meat, poultry, and seafood purchasing and handling -- Handling meat from wild animals -- COVID-19 and nutrition for health -- Additional Resources.2020820

Letter from John Muir to Helen [Muir], 1908 Jun 4.

Home June 4, 1908Darling Helen,& so you are alone again Strange a little family of 3 should live [a?]part each in a corner of a triangle. I\u27m glad you have enjoyed even a short visit with Wanda. As for old me, I\u27m with you always, for you can have me whenever you like Just say Come, & down to Daggett I fly on the wings of love & Santa Fe. Anyhow I mean to see you as soon as I get Stickeen of my hands. It seems a small job that should have been finished long ago, But many cares & sickness spoiled me for composition, & only lately could I do any really good work, I feel fairly able at last & am getting ahead. Am writing it all over again & enlarging it & feel sure it will be a good useful little booklet that will please you, I hope it will be in the hands of Houghton Mifflin by the end of the month.I\u27m keeping the house nice batchelor tho I be. I had Fong washing the windows beating the rugs sweeping & dusting in great style the other day. I hate the idea of ever parting with it, Perhaps you may like to live here in summer. Time will tell. Your business now is to get well & I\u27m so glad you are getting on so prosperous[ly?] in that great work, & so cheerily merryly.Ever all yoursJohn Mui

Letter from John Muir to Charlie [A. Keeler], 1900 Oct 20.

[First draft of letters, in note-book #59] (63)Martinez, Oct. 21, 1900.Mr. Winfield H. Dora,My dear Sir:I would gladly comply with your wishes for the Forestry number of the California University Magazine if I could. But so many obligations are pressing just now it will be impossible for me to write such an article at present, or for some time to come. On account of a lot of miserable interruptions work has accumulated, and I make but slow progress in getting it off my hands. So many other writers, too, are now interested in forest matters I shall not be missed. Anyhow I could scarcely write anything new if I should write on forestry.With best wishes,Very truly yours,J. M.0289

Food and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks. It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that handling food or consuming food is associated with COVID-19.After shopping, handling food packages, or before preparing or eating food, it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Remember, it is always important to follow good food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness from common foodborne pathogens.The risk of getting COVID-19 from food or food packaging is very low -- Everyday Handling of Packaged Food and Fresh Produce -- Bulk Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Purchasing and Handling -- Handling Meat from Wild Animals -- COVID-19 and Nutrition for Health -- Additional Resources.2020784