Loam

The last leaves of the Cottonwood

Hang on tightly, resisting the wind.

Cruel cold gusts push through the night

Stealing color and leaving mist in its wake

Roots take stock.

Maple leaves explode with beauty -

a plant that knows she works well with deadlines.

Flowers hide invisibly inside capsules of potential

luring animals to eat her flesh, so she may find

Loam to sleep under

for the winter

Until light and warm rain

Crack her heart open again.

"Just a minute," said a voice...

 

"Just a minute," said a voice...
by Mary Oliver

"Just a minute," said a voice in the weeds. 

So I stood still

in the day's exquisite early morning light.

and so I didn't crush with my great feet

any small or unusual thing just happening to pass by

where I was passing by

on my way to the blueberry fields,

and maybe it was the toad

and maybe it was the June beetle

and maybe it was the pink and tender worm

who does his work without limbs or eyes

and does it so well

or maybe it was the walking stick, still frail

and walking humbly by, looking for a tree,

or maybe, like Blake's wondrous meeting, it was

the elves, carrying one of their own

on a rose petal coffin away, away

into the deep grasses, After awhile

the quaintest voice said, "Thank you." And then there was silence

For the rest, I would keep you wondering.

Crock Pot Ginger Oil ~ Infusing fresh ginger root!

This particular recipe (which I first posted about six years ago) has made a celebratory buzz this week, including an appearance over at the Poppy Swap blog!  . So, I thought I'd give it it's own blog post for easy access and future reference.

Ginger oil is soooooooo yummy. It makes an excellent homemade gift for family, athletes, elders, cooks, and gardeners alike.

Enjoy!

CROCK POT GINGER OIL NEWSLETTER

xo

Ananda

Winter Wellness Kits

No body likes to get the flu, and yet, even when we do all the right things to take care of ourselves- eat well, get plenty of rest, use immune supportive herbals- sometimes we still get sick.  But instead of the false security and potential hazards of getting a flu shot, invest in preparedness.  Take your elderberry daily.  Get to bed and sleep 8 hrs a night, at least!  Eat plenty of warm, nourishing foods and stay away from sugar.

I developed this Winter Wellness kit to help you be totally prepared for when despite your best efforts, you or your loved one comes down with the flu, or even a cold.  It can be miserable, and once you are in the thick of it it is hard to gather yourself to go out and find or buy all the things you might need or want to have on hand.  So start off by having everything, all together, in one place, with the Winter Wellness Kit from Blue Turtle Botanicals.  It features 3 tinctures- each for a specific purpose, made from ethically and sacredly wildcrafted plants. 

Elder Elixir- a delicious blend of immune supporting and anti-viral elder berries and elder flowers.

Yarrow Boneset Compound- an effective diaphoretic blend, that both relaxes tissues, stimulates circulation, releases tension, supports a healthy fever and relieves aches and pains.

Nighttime Respiratory Calm- this formula is designed specifically to calm the cough that just won't quit and keeps you up night.  This is strong medicine, use it during the day, but make sure you can stay bundled up and resting, as it may make you sleepy! 

In addition, you get a healthy serving of Sniffles and Sneezes herbal tea, which supports healthy fever and immune response, relieves sore scratchy throats, and  aids in breaking up congestion.
Along with all the medicines I'm including an instruction card on how best to use the medicines for maximum effectiveness, and How to Handle Winter Illness, a short article about treating winter illness at home safely and successfully.  This makes it the perfect kit to gift to someone new to herbs, or have on hand for your family to use, even if you aren't available to tell them how to use it. 
Available at Poppyswap  and Etsy  right now!  Limited quantity!


Can't buy a kit right now, but still want to know more about how to combat winter illnesses at home safely and effectively?  
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