From an experiential assignment in December 2012… Oh, old friend elderberry. There was only a small amount to play with this month, but play I did, and she certainly offered plenty to write about! I settled in first with a meditation. I think I went a bit wrong there, skipping that initial meditation with the… Continue reading
From an experiential assignment in February 2013… An accidental chomp and it is an explosion of bright light and heat. A genuine smile. Drunk as tea, it’s a gentler, simpler warmth. Closed eyes and a look of satisfaction. Even candied, the fieriness breaks through and travels downward to settle a troubled tum. It’s no coincidence… Continue reading
This post originated as a short essay on my experience with Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) that was prepared for an herbalism course that I’m taking. I’ve decided (with some trepidation) to share these posts periodically, though out of the order in which they were written, to offer a window into my personal relationship with a variety of… Continue reading
With chilly weather having arrived at last, I found myself longing for more warmth. In my online browsing, I came across the fabulous Japanese concept of Haramaki, or as I like to call them, “kidney warmers.” Perfect! I have a decent stash of yarn, and had been wanting to start a new knitting project, so off… Continue reading
Yup. Poop. Before I begin: I don’t profess to speak for anyone but myself here, despite the use of the collective “we” in some cases. Moving on! We, students of the art of holistic care, are in a constant state of growth. Whether we are brand new, a few yeas old, or boasting decades in… Continue reading
Have you ever taken a risk in which that moment of truth – the moment that you “jump” – you feel your world make a cosmic shift and click into place? Enter, “Herb School” – aka Community Herbalist Training… For me, this first weekend of classes was too many things to fully describe, but I’ll… Continue reading