A Perfect Fit

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Advice from a (Broken) Fortune Cookie

The smart dumb question

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Tomatoes

My tomato plants have yellowing leaves with brown spots. What is causing this and how can I fix it?

A: When the lower leaves of a tomato plant are yellowing around the edges with scattered brown spots, this is likely caused by early blight, a fungal disease.

Since the newer growth looks healthy, I recommend removing the lower leaves and tossing them in the trash (don’t compost them). Avoid overhead watering since this can spread the spores to new leaves. A weekly application of a copper-based fungicide can be helpful in preventing reappearance. Consider rotating your vegetable planting for next year’s garden.

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Our Messes

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 Ask yourself, “What’s the nice thing to do?” 

When I have the option to wait a few seconds to hold the door open for someone, I do. If I’m able to spend five extra minutes in savasana, I take it. If my friend’s been struggling with a difficult pregnancy, I check in. Why? Because it’s the nice thing to do. 

Doing the nice thing is not about recognition; it’s a many-times-daily reminder to do the kind thing for both others and yourself, especially when no one is looking. You’ll condition your brain to think considerately, however small the deed. Remember though: If the “nice thing” takes advantage of you, your time, or your generosity, then it isn’t nice to begin with. Know your boundaries. 

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