I had no idea that “touching grass” is “internet slang.”

“Touching grass” is an internet slang that refers to the act of going outside and spending time in nature as a way to improve one’s mental health and well-being¹. It is often used in response to someone who is spending too much time online or indoors and may be experiencing negative effects such as stress, anxiety, or burnout¹. Going outside and spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve mental health outcomes, and help build a support system².

I know that touching grass is good.

While I am bringing this neat house in the City of Charlottesville on the market soon, this post is not about that. This post is about taking a minute to be in whatever nature you can find. I was meeting someone at the house, and for a few minutes, I simply stood barefoot in the yard. It felt good. Sometimes, only a minute or two is what you can get; best to take advantage while we can.

For maybe the second or third time in my career, I am marketing the same house for the third time – all with different sellers!

And … when I was looking at the photos on my iPhone (yes, I do use professional photographers when marketing my listings), the URL on the Nest Realty sign was converted into a live link, and my phone number was clickable. Technology is amazing when it works.

Notably, it’s likely going to be rezoned for R-8 when Charlottesville finally enacts the new zoning. Learn more about the new zoning here and here.