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Mariah
@theworldaroundme
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RN and multidisciplinary writer exploring health, nature, foraging, craft, and meaningful living.
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2023-01-15 12:29
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Wild Foraging
2025-07-15 23:28
Foraged Redcurrants Turned into a Delicious Crumble (With Recipe)
There have been plenty of redcurrants sparkling like jewels in the hedges around here. You only see them when they’re ripe, bright and shiny, like little rubies tucked in the bushes. They catch your eye
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StemSocial
2026-05-19 18:42
Voyager 1: Still Talking to Earth After Nearly 49 Years (14 Years in Interstellar Space)
Image Source: Wikimedia Launched in 1977, the spacecraft Voyager 1 is regarded by many as the greatest spacecraft ever built. Its original purpose was to collect data on Jupiter and Saturn, and its mission
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StemSocial
2026-05-18 19:17
The Decline of the Somali Shilling and the Rise of Dollarisation and Mobile Money Systems: Why the Poorest Suffer Most
The poorest Somalis are especially affected, holding increasing amounts of depreciated shillings that have little purchasing power. Image credit: Guardian Somalia presents a rare case of a country where
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StemSocial
2026-05-16 16:53
Weekend catch up sleep (1-2 hours) is associated with lower depressive symptoms, while 3+ hours shows no added benefit (2025 meta-analysis, n > 326,871)
Weekend catch-up sleep may help the body recover from weekday sleep loss. Image credit: Weave A lot of us end up losing some hours of sleep during the week, so it can feel good to make up for that lost
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FungiFriday
2026-05-16 02:14
Chickpea & Wild Mushroom Curry After Fungi Friday Hunt
So I went back to that same woodland today to see if I could find any more wood blewits to add to my recipe. Luckily, I still had some dried cremini and honey mushrooms that I foraged last autumn, along
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Reflections
2026-05-14 09:08
Morning Reflections on Freedom and Learning
Even in cemented cracks, life persists. Herb-Robert, wild and quietly resilient. A photograph by me early today. A few experiences in life sparked these thoughts. They came to mind as soon as I woke up
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Cryptocurrency
2026-05-13 18:25
U.S. Senate Advances “Clarity Act” as Committee Vote Nears (May 2026)
Finally, it appears that the Clarity Act is progressing forward with an anticipated review on May 14, 2026. One issue that many have had with cryptocurrencies is the ambiguity of the regulatory environment
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NeedleWorkMonday
2026-05-11 20:29
Crocheted Breakaway Bell Collars for My Kitties in Between Baking
It is nesting season, and I prefer my kitties to stay mostly indoors, though they are allowed out around midday when birds are less likely to be on the ground. They also wear bigger bells when outside
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Caturday
2026-05-09 22:58
Woodland Photography Practice with Blu the Kitty Cat
My kitty Blu kindly offered himself as a model for my photoshoot today, so he followed me eagerly into the woodland. There were quite a few lovely scenes that I thought I had captured well, but when I
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FungiFriday
2026-05-08 21:25
Learning Mushroom Photography: Dreamy Woodland Blewits
I’ve recently become interested in proper photography, so it took me a while to understand all the formats, settings, and terminology. Some of the Hivers here are incredibly skilled, and I thought I’d
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Photography Lovers
2026-05-06 19:23
Photographing Wildflowers and Stories Along the Hedgerows with My Second-Hand Camera
I spent the afternoon wandering and learning how to use an old Pentax K10D that I bought second-hand to practise. I really like the dramatic look it can produce. Though it’s quite tricky to use, maybe
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StemSocial
2026-05-05 23:14
The Sharp Decline in Americans Who Are Both Married and Homeowners by Age 30 (1960-2025)
Data from U.S. Census Bureau IPUMS microdata (as analyzed/reported by wealthvieu . Visual chart created with Datawrapper Based on U.S. Census Bureau IPUMS Census microdata, the percentage of U.S. citizens
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StemSocial
2026-05-04 22:56
A T. rex fossil sold for $31.8 million- should scientific evidence be treated as a luxury asset?
Stan is now displayed in a new museum in Abu Dhabi (opened in 2025), but the broader debate about privately influenced fossil access remains ongoing in modern palaeontology. Image Credit: Smithsonianmag
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StemSocial
2026-05-03 20:19
Being Around Birds Is Linked to Lasting Mental Health Benefits
Image Credit: DataZone European Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis I have often noticed an improvement in my overall mood with listening to birds singing, but it is even more uplifting when I watch or interact
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Feathered Friends
2026-05-03 11:56
A Sunday Morning Rescuing a Fledgling Blackbird
So I got up early this morning and, as usual, the first thing I did was walk around in the garden and munch on a few leaves with my cuppa. Then I saw this bird hopping around the garden, thinking it was
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FungiFriday
2026-05-01 22:43
🌸A Spring Woodland Mushroom Mound
During spring, nothing inspires me more than the sight of beautiful blooms and fresh new shoots. I thought it would be something worth celebrating with mushrooms today. I haven’t been fungi hunting, but
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Wild Foraging
2026-04-30 21:32
Sakura Cherry Blossom Butter Biscuits
Spring has always been my favourite season , when blossoms appear in full beauty, even if only for a short moment. It feels like they’re just stopping by to say a quick hello, which is exactly why I try
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Foodies Bee Hive
2026-04-27 18:53
Turning an Old Cooker Into an Outdoor Fire Stove and Cooking Fried Rice the Old Way
I'd been working a bit too hard these past few days, so I decided to give myself a simple treat, nothing fancy, just something to bring back a bit of nostalgia from the old days. It reminded me of when
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HiveGarden
2026-04-23 22:55
Pottering Around in the Garden
I used to dream of having a huge back garden here in England, but I don’t anymore. Not only can I not afford it, as land around here is ridiculously expensive, but I’ve also realised that anything beyond
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BreadBakers
2026-04-20 20:32
Learning Through Mistakes in Bread Baking
I didn't intend to make a post, but this happened, so excuse me if there are not many photos... Some of the best things I discover and learn come from making mistakes. It has helped me become less afraid
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Wild Foraging
2026-04-19 22:00
Foraged Dandelion Biscuits with Orange Zest (Light, Floral & Buttery Recipe)
Dandelion season is in full swing right now. They’re everywhere at the moment, so it’s a great time to get out, pick some, and make something with them while they’re at their best. Dandelion flowers are
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