A redeemed 🙏 and insatiably curious woman on the home front 🏡 Author and clinical herbalist in the PNW 🌲
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Last Notes npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Latest project off the loom, a lovely table runner in alpaca and mung silk, very classy and has a lovely feel and weight. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae that is gorgeous work! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Here are some herbal considerations to boost your broths for immune and digestive support this upcoming colder and wetter season (some are contraindicated for some health issues so pls read up on them more to make sure they're good for you, personally): npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae gorgeous setting! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thanks! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thank you 😊 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Another baby blanket done. Maybe this will become the weaving channel 😅 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thank you 😊 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Indoor sports: weaving a blanket, this one for one of my wee grandchildren ❤️ npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Summer's winding down, at least the intense harvesting part (other than allll the apples). Think I'm done with cherry tomatoes in general, need to find a nice medium sized red next year. Nice first year harvest of skullcap and hops and just enough green beans left for my lunch. In the garden for fall: Italian dandelion greens, bok choi, arugula, purslane, mizuna, miner's, carrots, collards, beets, snow peas.... npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Y'all are so kind! Thx for the zaps (woohooo I *finally* figured it out!) and good thoughts! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae ok...THIS I understand; the battery thingy notsomuch 😅😁 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thanks! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Since you asked, and if you're willing to be the guinea pig for my selling something with zaps (I can't promise I won't screw it up 😅) how about just handling the priority mail box shipping plus a donation towards my BTC learning curve? npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thanks! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Boo boo salve for the year, made with calendula, plantain, and yarrow with lemongrass and lavender essential oils. Such a rich green color and scent! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thank you, Maria npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae That looks yummy! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Ha! I was thinking the same thing today. Love all of the summer harvesting but it is relentless! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae yeah I read somewhere that half the internet is now bots. It was fun while it lasted I guess npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Garlic is cured and in. Next stop: separating cloves and beginning the drying and powdering process. I find making homegrown garlic powder so rewarding! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Finished my scrappy sweater! All done with leftover random yarns I didn't know what else to do with, including plenty of handspuns. Haven't washed it yet but just so happy to finish! It's perfectly funky for my 13yo 😅 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Good reading and finishing up a wee baby blanket. Got the first garden bed turned over for fall planting. This year, drip irrigation went in; hopefully next year we can fence out the deer (currently I cover everything at dusk). First look at the bioreactor compost after a year and it's not bad but definitely not fine yet (still useable). Oh, and here's another look at why it's better to grow/raise your own food/medicine. On the left is chamomile I buy from a very respected and reputable herb source...on the right is my own, dehydrated. Which would you prefer? npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thanks! It was handmade by a man in Michigan (Etsy). I currently have a sweet little Gilmore but have used a larger Macomber in the past. Both are beautiful and sturdy American made work horses. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Harvest, dry, store, repeat... npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae kinda looks like ground cherries but it's been a minute since I saw them. Is there a round ball inside? npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Harvested chamomile and lavender last few days; maybe that's why I feel super relaxed 😅 Some of the onions are bolting 😕 so are getting pulled early-ish, but the garlic looks strong and I can't wait to pull them in a few weeks. Calendula is next! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Tis time for harvesting and preparing St John's wort. I love it for the oil but also as a tincture during the winter blended with lemon balm for when I need a boost of "sunshine". npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Sounds lovely! Mine are happening in person :) npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae 😊 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae ooooo 👀 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae It is depressing!! I love connecting with people but the bot thing is truly killing the internet for me npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Nice! Our blackberries don't ripen until August but there are other berries to be had currently 😋 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Welp I right out stumped the online support with regards to my zap-nonzap and they say I need further help 😂 I don't know if all this is due to my own ignorance (99.99% likely) or if there's something else. Maybe it's just God saying, "NOPE for you!" npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae The harvest is on, blanching/freezing a large batch of purple sprouting broccoli. I'm behind, especially with the herbs 😫. I need a room sized dehydrator this time of year! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae lol 500... sounds about right npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Cleavers are growing around here. They're edible, high in vitamin C and silica; I like them chopped and added to soups. The leaves are also useful for the lymphatic system. Out in the field, it's useful for sunburns or fresh wounds--just don't use too hot of water to infuse them into before making a compress and of course if you're dealing with a burn, let the infusion cool down (a lot!) first. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae It will be most potent either before or after flowering npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Got comfrey? One of the many medicinal and nutritive plants to be grown on the homestead used both for leaf and root. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I'm so thankful for the home garden. Lots to eat already, and more on the way, Lord willing (please keep the deer away). I'm hoping this will be the year to put in a drip, although spending time in nature with a watering wand isn't a bad use of time. This year I'll be experimenting with letting my favorite salad greens go to seed to save them. I've never done that. But once upon a time, I'd never kept a garden, either. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae that sounds like a great idea! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae 😫😢 thank you for trying! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Thanks to @Dikaios1517 it looks npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I don't know what a Hub is...I'm not even sure everything is hooked up right. It once was, then it wasn't... I *think* it's good now? npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Hours and hours..... npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Almost there! I don't know where on Damus to paste it in, but I'm looking around...maybe one of your account links can help me out there. Thank you so much, I feel closer to getting it all done. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I'm working on choice number 2 and so far so good! I'm stuck on: "paste the Nostr Wallet Connect string from Coinos into your Nostr client". Where would I find that? I use both Damus and Primal. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I need easy. I already have an Exodus wallet, and Strike. What would you suggest? And thank you very much for your help! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Here's some fresh salad from the garden. Just looking at it makes me feel better. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae yes, it's way more friendly npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Yeah I know I have an issue somewhere with it and need to figure it out 😕 Thanks for trying and letting me know though! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I invested in a Light Phone to help me opt out of having a smartphone that makes me feel stupider every day. All this does for me is text and call. I didn't even add the extras such as directions, because I miss having good directional sense. I still have my SIMless smartphone at home on wifi for apps (such as this one), but slowly I am peeling those away either onto my desktop or to analog. So far, my favorite is to be out and about and to make contact and communication with other people who aren't nose down into their phones. Nice little tool, so far. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Lovage is a great garden addition for both culinary (strong celery flavoring) and medicinal (a warming diuretic for cases such as edema or UTI) purposes. Worth researching if you haven't met this humble plant IMO. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Took a walk in one of the pastures I am fixing up and found an old plastic soda bottle. Upon digging, discovered a garbage dump. Two black full trash bags so far and no end in sight. Not. Happy. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae My happy place: picking dandelion flowers in the sunshine, then picking off all of the petals to make a lovely soft jelly with. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Loving the spring greens. Here I foraged dandelion, nettle, sorrel and plantain, picked kale and chard from the garden, and then added some baby spinach I had in the fridge. Seasoned and then cooked down with a little water and tomato sauce 😋 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae The sun finally showed up and I am happy to see it ☀️ npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae lovely! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae thanks! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Oh and here's a little book I'm working on 😁 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Nettle's up, oh happy spring! That means it's time for me to get my green starts outside, another measure of happiness. I left my lemon verbena out all winter and even my chopped down celery. It all survived, even the celery (!) and is making a come back. Can't wait to check out my bioreactor compost later this summer after its yearlong stew. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae ugh sorry about your goat, not the funnest part of farming npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Working on the second sleeve of my use-it-up scrappy yarn sweater. Spring is almost here so I better hurry it up! https://image.nostr.build/b206b8c958a7c959a7421699be6e92794621ac1778b20d37cc7e58007362c454.jpg https://image.nostr.build/372847549ed8566c4336905ba87c6059c55646e17b7869fc5bb77a4e36159ad3.jpg npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae wondering why they aren't relevant and what people are "really" talking about 🤷♀️ npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Curious why those aren't useful hashtags as I've used and searched most of them 🤔🤷♀️ (newbie question, not trolling) npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae yeah I know it's a problem but I can't figure out why 😕 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Lol GM npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae woooooow 😍 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Green tea with lemongrass and mint this morning (coffee comes later) as I work in the dark before the kids get up, listening to a sermon, heating up the home. The rest of the day is always beyond very full; this is my time to charge my batteries. Good morning everyone, hope you have a great day. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae 🙇♀️ thanks for letting me know npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Back when I was a young woman, I kept bees for a season. I didn't have an extractor so I just made due. I think about doing this again but sometimes it's the whole "starting over from scratch" that gets in the way. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Worked well for me last year npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae T'was an enjoyable afternoon 🌱 https://image.nostr.build/8975e878c8ab7e83ff044b36b24822cc8be944781e4ecde2c322c8341bd8dde4.jpg https://image.nostr.build/244a2e51c7d3617972de5102bda9c114b5f80b4f5d0dbbecab4e0f5ec543fef5.jpg https://image.nostr.build/954d2a9d80c79c311e9f21945c1d221d7e59d705c734253147e2e8090659deca.jpg npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Making an blend of honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, echinacea and elderflower for someone with a lingering cold. And marmalade, just because I love it so much in the winter 🍊Meanwhile, the kids are doing an art project and I'm giving myself permission later this afternoon to sit and do nothing except knit knit knit and watch a movie with them all. I think running around nonstop does nothing to keep those colds from settling in so I'd rather just avoid them to begin with. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Starting the first sleeve. Not much, except destruction, happens in a day. npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Aw you two are cute! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae 👀 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae It's really important to understand herbs do go bad over time, even if you store them in a dry, dark place. This is the same herb (gotu kola, if you must know): on the left is over a year old. On the right is a fresh order. Granted they're from two different sources, but I think time and deterioration is the main take away. If you're trying to work with symptoms or even wellness, open up the bags and make sure the color and scent of your herbs are good 🌿 https://image.nostr.build/64a3ce0802749ab3a58c868d565cf2fcd0a01632d717e5013ff1766e178660d1.jpg npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I've been spending way too much time indoors. It's not how I want to live, but the overcast damp and chill keeps me inside other than for short walks. I recently watched a young woodpecker make its way up a cedar tree, and that was worth the trouble of bundling up. There's so much that is interesting outside, even in winter. https://image.nostr.build/9e89731ae7a6e0a5f675eb0715ca46316b70a1b848090784578783a411daf106.jpg https://image.nostr.build/10470a733dc76781d3eee6570bb6239ac23ebb314b433e0ffefbd49b62d798f7.jpg npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae this doesn't look like the TX I've seen 😍 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae "This is an age of nerve tension, and the relaxation which comes from the comforting companionship found in woods and fields is, without doubt, the best remedy for this condition." npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae So apparently my wallet (Alby) isn't working but I only know about it because some very kind zappers told me (thank you!!) npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae 🤦♀️ I appreciate your effort though, thanks! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I do use Alby. Sounds like I need to figure this out, kinda npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae thank you 😊 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae Oh, and for @npub1e2r…lx8t the wall weaving I did out of nettle fiber. The red is linen. Nettle truly is one of my most favorite herbs for so many reasons 🌿 https://image.nostr.build/65eea3450f9d8df2de799fcd86f59e427e6958e29446c971e9cea01c32b34e76.jpg https://image.nostr.build/087a1d9f87f95ad067b342caeda02eb91617bebce4b74f62338493f8a551e218.jpg npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae We are getting ready to bust this 40+ year old cabinet off the wall and put in some nicer open shelving and perhaps a window. I cannot wait to see this come down! npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I did a wall weaving out of nettle once, fascinating fiber npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae that is gorgeous npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I actually had a goat once named Tasha in her honor 🐐 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae ha! Yes! Are you familiar with Tasha Tudor? She grew her own flax, spun and wove it into cloth, then sewed up her own shirt (by hand would be my guess). As I recall, once was enough for her 😅 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I've gotten some great fabrics from Etsy sellers npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae I just don't like them. 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I have found most of such clothing either thrifting, handsewing/knitting, on Etsy, or just with paying attention in retail stores (some will offer better fabrics, but some will only carry the plastics and aren't worth looking into). Occasionally I have splurged on a beloved new piece. Just like food, read the labels 😉 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae whoa, that's a lot of fun for one morning 😬 npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds kerimae We are still celebrating Christmas here, in fact only halfway in today. Why have 4 weeks of Advent and only one day to celebrate? We celebrate by having plenty of family time (hikes, new puzzles, board games...), solitude (reading all those new books!), and having people over for brunch, lunch, and suppers. 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