Petey and Carla fell in love the first time they met in the clover patch. It was in early Spring, just as all of the winter browns started greening. Petey’s family nest was in the roots of the old cedar tree. Carla’s was under the edge of the farm’s greenhouse. As both of them were…
Movies, Movies, Movies! #33 April 14, 2020
Welcome to another installment of Movies, Movies, Movies! Sources of new viewing material continuing to be compromised because of the lock-down (libraries are closed and the mail is arriving only every 3 days or so, which puts a crimp in the dvd.com discs.) Besides the two I watched and will talk about today, both from…
A2Z 2020 — essential oils — L — Lavender
On St. Luke’s Day in the 14 and 1500s, young maidens sipped lavender in hopes that they would be granted a dream in which they would see their true love. Lavender tucked under the pillows of young men was thought to encourage them to ask for a lady’s hand in marriage. And completing the circle,…
Doodads — growing things
As humans agonize over viruses and the ripples from them, life goes on for much of the planet. Last year I planted Swiss Chard in a large pot and forgot about it. Glory be, it is alive and kickin. Soon I’ll be eating homegrown Swiss Chard! I planted 36 brandywine tomato seeds I saved from…
dVerse — prosery 12 — Alive
They lived above the clouds, far from the germs and messiness they’d lied and cheated themselves away from. Luxury abodes with multi-dimensional holodecks immersed them in fairytale landscapes, where things were flawless. Blossoms never wilted; butterflies immortal. Crystal springs gurgled and the insects never bit. Lovers always smiled. When the virus hit on the planet…
A2Z 2020 — carrier of essential oils — K — kukui (nut oil, carrier oil) and a few words about Carrier Oils
A Few Words About Carrier Oils Essential oils (EO) are rarely used undiluted. When diluting EOs, the ways of using them increases. The easiest ways of diluting EOs are to use a carrier oil. Sweet almond oil is the most suitable carrier oil and has been the default oil in all of the recipes I’ve…
Haikai Challenge #134: Easter Lily
Among the crocus, A rainbow Easter lily Rises this morning. Hummingbirds and butterflies Somersault, waiting their turns. Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: Write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to the Easter Lily.
Tao-Talk 