The Power Of Purple What is it about the scent of Lavender that is so sublime, intoxicating, and instantly refreshing? Redolent of walking down a sunny path in Provence or Tuscany, the hum of bees filling the air, the sharp aroma of lavender is a familiar yet exotic sensory stimulant calling up warmth, brightness, and Continue reading
Author: Randi Ragan
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish….
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish…. They are, sadly, on their way out. A report by the Species Survival Commission, released this past Spring, found that 40 species of fish that live in the Mediterranean could disappear in just a few years due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat deterioration. Additionally, there is a huge kerfuffle Continue reading
Water Spirits
Water Spirits They call her Yemaya, Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the Mother of All. She is most often depicted as a mermaid, or simply a beautiful woman standing amidst the waves. Her name in Yoruban (West Africa), is a contraction of Yey Omo Eja, which means “Mother Whose Children are the Fish”. As Continue reading
Berry Berry Good!
Berry Berry Good! Strawberries have been around more than 2000 years; records show that they were prized in ancient Rome for their medicinal uses. Strawberries are recognized as having more vitamin C than some citrus fruits. They are also high in fiber, folate, potassium, phytonutrients and antioxidants. These antioxidant properties are what is believed to Continue reading