MICRO POST As a recent transplant to Southern Oregon, I am amazed by this lovely area where nature walks and hikes abound. You can ruminate beside quick moving waters or contemplate under large looming pines. A myriad of botanicals grow here, but you still have to actually stop to smell those proverbial roses. It occurred … Read more
One morning in early September, a bit late for a semi-commitment, I jumped out of bed — something I do not often do. Like most of us I headed to the bathroom first. However, by the time I got there I noticed an uneasy and unusual feeling. Within 5 seconds it was worse. Incredible dizziness … Read more
Now that summer is waning and the winds have started to disperse the smoke-drenched skies of the west, I can approach the question of camping in a more relaxed manner. I may have the broadest definition of ‘camping’ than anyone you will ever meet. To me it is any way to experience nature or sit … Read more
When Tinkerbell is dying and Peter Pan asks all children to clap their hands if they believe in fairies, I can’t quite resist clapping my hands. It’s not like the cowardly lion’s fearful exclamation of ‘I do, I do, I do, I do, I do believe in spooks.’ Instead it symbolizes a hopeful joy that … Read more
In a previous post entitled ‘My Baker’s Dozen Safety Check-off List’ I left out one of my favorite tips. I mentioned the need to take steps to prevent food poisoning, but not a good solution. Equally important to preventing food poisoning may be removing pesticides on our produce (all fruits and vegetables). Food poisoning is … Read more
I once took a series of courses from the University Of Colorado School Of Pharmacy, leading up to a certification in Botanical Medicine. Truth be told, I have forgotten 99% of the information and know little more than any of you reading this. But one point was strongly emphasized and so important that I want … Read more