Lake update and strategies for being informed without overwhelm

We had really high winds for a few days last week. You can't see them in this photo, but the lake was being refilled, just by the streams that come into it, and there were some ducks hanging onto the lake bottom to not blow away...well, maybe swimming, but headed into the wind.

On last Thursday morning we woke to a spattering of snow, but it graced the tops of High Windy better, while melting on my porch quickly,

My poor planters are waiting still for some spring flowers! With 2 days reaching the 70s this week, it won't be long!

Sharing with Skywatch Friday

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Current events:

From The Conversation newsletter:

 Here are 6 strategies to stay informed without getting overwhelmed − or misled by misinformation

1. Recognize the influence of algorithms

2. Understand the economics of corporate news

3. Focus on source evaluation and verification

4. Examine your emotional reactions

5. Guard against propaganda

6. Stay engaged

Touch grass

While it’s important to stay engaged, so is getting outside and connecting with nature to calm and soothe your busy brain. Logging off and connecting with people in real life will keep your support system strong for when things are tough. Protect your mental health by turning off notifications and taking breaks from your phone.

Practicing good news hygiene isn’t just about protecting ourselves – it’s about fostering a media environment that supports democracy and informed participation.

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My family album today:

Middle son, Russ with his wife, Michelle (far r) and 3 daughters, 2025 New York (with some source of red lighting apparently!)

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