Strange Currencies

One thing you see a lot of in the desert Southwest is cryptobiotic soil (also known as biological soil crust). It looks like lumpy red clay but it’s actually made up of thousands if not millions of microorganisms that are important to the ecology of the region. You’re not supposed to walk on it which is why you see lots of signs around here imploring hikers to stay on trails and not wander off cross country.

I’ve heard about some people getting excited about “investing in crypto.” I’m really not sure what they’re talking about, but it sounds a little weird to me. My investment in crypto is simply my decision not to step on it.