Today I had some great conversation with my Mom and Dad. They are in their late 80's and have lived well, traveled to many places, raised 4 kids, have 4 grandkids and now have their 1st great grandkid. The last 4 years have been a challenging dance with A;zheimers. My Mom slowly slipped away, ... Read More about Age
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Are you Listening?
Hot water with a slice of lemon... I feel this tonic sloshing in my belly as I gulp the sweet tart medicine of Grandmas secret tonic. Dandelion flowers in honey and vinegar is another one of her favorites... She would say "this will get rid of allergies, extra water weight, will make your liver ... Read More about Are you Listening?
Foraging, medicine for our times
Foraging. I used to think that was just about seeking / looking for plants and mushrooms, connecting to the green world... But I have, in the last few years, come to have another way that I use and think about that word. Now, it means connection to me. Foraging for connection. ... Read More about Foraging, medicine for our times
Imbolc, preparing for spring!
mbolc or Imbolg, also called Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. Most commonly it is held on the 1st and 2nd of February.While it sure doesn't feel like it this year, Imbolc is a reminder that spring is on the way! It is about halfway between the ... Read More about Imbolc, preparing for spring!
We ALWAYS know, even when we say (or think) we don’t…
Since I was a little girl I could always tell when something in my life was about to change. I would get a "feeling", a way of breathing that would seem deeper and more spread out inside my body. This spread out air feeling, along with a sensation of being wrapped in a "fizzy blanket" used to ... Read More about We ALWAYS know, even when we say (or think) we don’t…