"Take whatever you want."

An actual quote from one of my actual neighbors this morning when I asked if the leaves on the curb were his. Believe you me, I took my fill today! In previous weeks, I've harvested about thirty bags total. Today, I gathered THIRTY SEVEN. And that's net benefit. Gross was thirty eight, but that last one fell off the truck and got splattered on the road. Whoops.

There's twenty bags, spread on a place where I mulched last year with hay. Thirty bags are there now, I just didn't get a pic. Today's 37 bags came from two houses, and I left some bags. Last year, 37 was a haul from one day over the whole neighborhood. I guess the trees had more leaves this year because of the incredible acorn mast. Takes energy to reproduce so heavily. There's squirrel holes everywhere, but I haven't seen many squirrels. Bet the plentiful food will make for a good bunch of squirrels for next year. Yum.

Don't worry, I'm not missing out on leaves. Most folks haven't raked yet, I've only collected from three or four homes yet :)

My favorite view, though I do prefer the lively green bustle of early summer. This is the stage of the year where nature is getting warm and comfortable in it's bed before the dark restful night, and that's one of my personal favorite feelings. Gold is a good color for it.

Any guess as my top pick for what I'm gonna do with some? Hint: I've wanted to do it for a long time. First correct guess gets 100 LOTUS.

I'm off to bed now, resting deeply after starting some herbs to dry and starting a new tincture. Post coming soon, though you probably already know what it is of you're in the NM or HSCO discord channels ;)

All action for the good of all.

Nate.

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