A few years ago I watched the progress of the scope during a cystoscopy. Got to see the inside of something I only ever saw the outside of, plus my prostate and bladder. Of course the initial insertion was a might bit uncomfortable. I like watching when they do my ultrasounds too.
I suppose the fact I was an editor for a number of medical journals and was acclimated to seeing photos of things you wouldn't discuss over dinner helped with the squeamish aspect.
I was fortunate a wire tunnel saved most of it. Also, since it's just me I planted some in a large pot. I picked just enough leaves for what I wanted and the plants kept growing new ones.
I've grown spinach and yes it's easy. Plant it early, once the ground thaws. It can bolt in hot weather though shading it can slow that happening. I've also planted it in the late Fall for a late season crop. Sometimes if the winter isn't too harsh you can get the plants to over winter under a thick covering of a straw mulch. Rabbits and other critters of that ilk are fond of it.
Mornin'. The garden sounds a lovely idea. However, start small and expand if warranted is my advice. I actually shrank mine because I wasn't getting enough use from it.
We had those storms here too. The local high schools cancelled all after school activities. We had rain that caused the usual river flooding and strong winds of 60mph. The winds have eased some but steady winds of about 25mph with gusts to 40+ are expected until late evening.
Suppose I was just interested in conversation. In sooth, I would never spill hot coffee on someone. When I was very young I was badly burned on my chest by a spilled cup of hot coffee.